O.L. Tereshkina Perception of Western European art by Russian travelers of the second half of XVIII century: issues in historiography

Abstract: the article examines the historiography of perception of West European art by Russian travelers in the second half of VXIII century (by the example of reports by retired members of Academy of Arts) simultaneously with defining the stages of Russian study of Art development since the second half of XIX century to modern day. The author distinguishes the XVIII-century Russian travelers by groups according to social stratum and knowledge about art. The author illuminates the main stages of West European art familiarization during the journey: extramural acquaintance at home, forming of an artistic consciousness, direct perception, comprehension, confirmation by confirmation or revisal of knowledge, using the acquired impressions. Comparative analysis of Art study works on the topic at hand, as well as track logs of the travelers gives an impression that the issue is covered, and directions for further research are designated.

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