The development of Russian art begins with the change from pagan religion to Christianity. With the change of faith began the creation of icons. Religious depictions are an art form of Russian painting that can be traced back to the 1st century. Icons are depictions of religious figures and scenes, often elaborated with a sumptuous color scheme in opulent blues and golden elements. The perspective is strikingly flattened. Icons are widespread in Orthodox Christianity. The representations mainly decorate places of worship, but are also very popular in private rooms as a sign of faith. One of the most famous painters of this genre is Andrei Rublev, who lived during the European Middle Ages. Icon painting was the defining art form of Russian painting until the 17th century. In the depictions, developmental steps are visible. Simon Ushakov used icon painting for scenes that did not have an exclusively biblical origin and his works show approaches of perspective and depth.
When Peter the Great became Tsar of Russia, the political attitude of the country changed. In an almost revolutionary manner, the Tsar opened himself to the Western currents that affected all social ones. Art, in particular, underwent a major change due to Western Europe. With the 18th century, neoclassicism became the predominant art form of Russian painting. The myths and legends of the Greek and Roman gods became one of the central themes in representation. Anton Losenko became one of the most famous painters of the short but intense epoch of Russian Classicism.
Russian artists wanted more than the academic and unrealistic depictions of legendary figures. As the 19th century progressed, a desire developed for realistic depictions that would be contextualized to political and cultural themes. This was an artistic movement that had developed in the French school of painting and found its way into painting in Russia via literature. Up to this epoch, the Russian school had developed in a very differentiated way from European painting. Traditions and cultural roots were always faithful companions of artistic possibilities. The familiar sacred traditions subsided more slowly as the Russian artists' striving for modernization increased. Parallel to Russian symbolism, the realistic form of representation solidified. Everyday life was felt worthy of being the central subject of a painting. The view from the window over the roofs of the city, life in the fields or the view into the classroom. Moments that seem photographic and with which the Russian artists reached the levels of their European models. With the transformation to the Russian avant-garde, the art scene finally became a source of inspiration for the European art world.
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.jpg "A Dentist Pulling a Tooth, 1857 by Russian School")
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.jpg "Grand Princes Rurik, Igor and Sviatoslav, mural by Palekh masters in the Faceted Chamber, 1882 by Russian School")
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.jpg "Statue of St. Nicholas of Mozhaisk, Russian, late 16th century by Russian School")
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.jpg "The Last Judgement, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Vologda by Russian School")
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.jpg "Umilenie Virgin of Wladimir, Moscow School by Russian School")
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.jpg "Comic Russian Poster Satirizing the Europeans in China, printed in Moscow, Russia, 1900 by Russian School")
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.jpg "Lubok: The Devil carries away those preoccupied by Money, 17th-18th Century by Russian School")
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.jpg "Title page from the four Gospels of Isaac Birev, 1531 by Russian School")
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.jpg "Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon by Russian School")
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.jpg "Section view of the second and third floor of the Hall of Rarities looking eastwards, illustration in Chambers of the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences Library and Gallery showing Plans, Facades and Profiles by Johann by Russian School")
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.jpg "The Imperial Post Office in Moscow, engraved by A. Muller, 1840s by Russian School")
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.jpg "Several Brocade Covers Woven with Gilt Thread, with Satin and Damask by Russian School")
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.jpg "Funeral procession of mice for a dead cat, caricature about the burial of Peter the Great, 1860 by Russian School")
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.jpg "Bond certificate from the Imperial Government of Russia for a 3% gold loan by Russian School")
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