Historical Stories in Fine Arts during Reign of Peter the Great Cover Image

Сторические сюжеты в изобразительном искусстве в период царствования Петра Великого
Historical Stories in Fine Arts during Reign of Peter the Great

Author(s): Elena Tomášková
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, 17th Century, 18th Century, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Vysoká škola evropských a regionálních studií, z. ú.
Keywords: Russian art of 17th-18th centuries; historical stories; secular painting; engraving; parsuna; ceremonial portrait; historical composition;

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses the distinctive features of Russian art at turn of 17th–18th centuries during the reign of Peter the Great. A special attention is paid to the gradual emergence of secular principles in painting in the late 17th century and development of historical stories. The genesis of portrait of Peter's time, originating in the Parsuna painting is observed. The effect of the Russian state on the development of different genres and a reflection of historical subjects in painting are revealed. The interrelation of Peter’s engravings and the scientific and educational activities are shown here. The analysis of works of art is carried out.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 201-215
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Russian