Skorobogacheva, E. A. Images and Art Work of the Russian North in World Perception and Creative Work of the Vasnetsovs Family

Abstract: The article is devoted to the meaning of images and art of the Russian North continued by national cultural traditions of Russia (based on the world perception and creative work of M. Vasnetsov, V. Vasnetsov, Ap. Vasnetsova, Ar. Vasnetsova, N. Vasnetsova and Al. Vasnetsova. Images of the Russian North often appeared in their natural landscapes, genre paintings, literary writings, fairy tale ad religious paintings and decorative patterns. Those images helped artists to continue Russian cultural traditions. It is especially shown in creative work of V. Vasnetsov. The author of the article focuses on his childhood, young and mature years, analyzes images of the North in his art work and graphic, architecture projects and decorative art (furniture first of all). Images of the North helped the artist to understand the nature of folk life and traditions and had a significant influence on V. Vasnetsov’s style and artwork.

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