L'art russe: Ses origines, ses éléments constitutifs, son apogée, son avenir
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"L'art russe: Ses origines, ses éléments constitutifs, son apogée, son avenir" by E. Viollet le Duc is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities of Russian art, exploring its diverse origins, foundational elements, peak achievements, and future prospects within the context of its Western influences. It aims to highlight the uniqueness and inherent qualities of Russian art against the backdrop of imitative practices. The
opening of this work begins with a reflection on the misconceptions surrounding the existence of a distinctive Russian art, primarily due to the diverse ethnic composition of Russia. Viollet le Duc argues that the variety of influences does not preclude the emergence of an original artistic style, drawing parallels with the artistic developments of other ancient civilizations. He emphasizes the richness of Russian heritage, stating that, despite historical missteps that led to the imitation of Western art forms, there is a growing recognition of Russia's own artistic identity, waiting to be rediscovered and cultivated. The text sets the stage for a detailed analysis of these themes, foreshadowing a deep exploration of the historical and cultural trajectories that shaped Russian art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel, 1814-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | L'art russe: Ses origines, ses éléments constitutifs, son apogée, son avenir |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Zoran Stefanovic and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe team at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Art -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18749 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18749-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 506 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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