The emergence of the fabulous epic genre of painting is usually attributed to the second half of the 19th century. The emergence of this new trend is associated with the increased interest not only of artists, but of the Russian educated public in general to the nationally distinctive origins of our country.
Cultural situation
As early as the beginning of the century, sharp disputes arose between several circles of the intelligentsia regarding the path of development of our country. Some said that the state belongs to the European powers and that it has a common path of development with them. Others, on the contrary, believed that Russia should follow its own original and unique path of development, which they sought confirmation in the examples of ancient history.
Prerequisites for the genre
Such discussions were very fruitful not only for social and political thought, but also for the state of culture in general. The fabulous epic genre appeared, so to speak, on the wave of the above philosophical trends and trends. At the same time, it became a natural result of the development of Russian fine arts, in which the historical theme traditionally occupied one of the leading places. Back in the 18-19 centuries, many artists captured paintings from ancient Russian history on their canvases, which served as an impetus for interest in Russian folk tales, epics, and ancient legends. Indeed, many Old Russian subjects were fanned by epic romance, which made them so attractive.
Features of compositions
The fabulous epic genre in the second half of the 19th century took one of the leading places in the visual arts. This new direction had its own. First of all, most of the images were distinguished by their colorfulness and extraordinary expressiveness. If we recall the most famous works in this genre, then they amaze with the richness of colors and shades. This is due to the desire of the painters to give the images plasticity and at the same time to attract the attention of the public to them.
Secondly, the fabulous epic genre was notable for its scale and monumentality. This is related to the theme of the plots. The fact is that artists, as a rule, chose heroic subjects from the past of the country as the object for their canvases and very often dwelt on those subjects of epics that especially corresponded to their ideas. For example, the painting "Three Heroes" is distinguished by its extraordinary seriousness and solemnity. It is made in the spirit of Old Russian legends and epics, glorifying the exploits of the defenders of the Russian land.
Images
The fabulous epic genre also has the characteristic feature that the authors working in this direction chose the most expressive images and plots as the object of the image, which in one way or another reflected the most famous pages of the past, and also conveyed the spirit of the ancient era. The most frequent image in painting of this direction is a hero, a warrior, a defender of the Russian land. For example, the canvas "A Knight at the Crossroads" is at the same time a reflection of ancient legends and at the same time shows how the author imagined the era of Ancient Russia. At the same time, the picture has references to folk tales: the canvas depicts a knight who chooses his path, reading the inscription on the stone. The combination of fabulous, epic and historical elements surprisingly harmoniously came together in this picture. This principle is generally characteristic of Vasnetsov's work, which made his paintings so popular.
The fabulous epic genre in the visual arts has taken one of the leading places in Russian painting. Another image characteristic of him is. Especially popular were fairytale heroines, for example, Vasilisa the Wise or the Swan Princess. These female images were the most popular in fairy tales, so it is not surprising that the authors turned to them so often.
Another image is the storyteller. For example, one of the most famous paintings by Vasnetsov is the painting "Bayan", which depicts an ancient Russian singer-guslar telling the soldiers an old legend. It is characteristic that it was this hero who became the subject of the image. The appeal to his image is very significant in the sense that the artists understood that it was thanks to such storytellers that these epics, fairy tales and legends came down to us.
Music connection
The fabulous epic in many ways received an impetus to development due to the fact that at the time in question, many composers, when writing operas, turned to ancient Russian themes. Of course, the motives of fairy tales, epics and ancient legends were also present in their works. Very often, artists painted sets in the appropriate spirit, which contributed to the flourishing of the studied genre. As an example of operas of this kind, one can name the musical compositions of Rimsky-Korsakov, who very often turned to historical, epic and fairy-tale themes. Other composers also drew on these subjects in their works (for example, Stravinsky). These works were very popular in the West, which served as an impetus for the development of this direction in painting.
Famous canvases
Pictures of the fabulous-epic genre occupy a prominent place not only in a number of works on historical subjects, but also in the visual arts in general. In addition to the above works, one should mention canvases devoted exclusively to subjects from ancient Russian folk tales. For example, the painting "Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf" is a masterpiece in this respect. The fabulous and historical elements are combined in this work of the author in such a harmonious unity that, looking at it, it is difficult to distinguish the fabulous from the real.
Another example in this series is the painting by the same author "Alyonushka". It is known that he painted it from a simple peasant girl, which gives the canvas such brightness and expressiveness. The undoubted advantage of works in this direction is the fact that in them the motives of fairy tales, epics and legends had such a vivid and expressive coloring that the plots received a historical sound and were perceived as part of the cultural past.
Representatives
Artists of the fabulous epic genre are world-famous. Their works are a worthy contribution not only to national, but also to world culture. In addition to Vasnetsov, Bilibin should also be indicated in this row. He became famous for writing drawings on a fairy-tale theme. Especially popular are his illustrations for the famous "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" by Pushkin. His works are notable for their brightness and richness of colors, and in appearance are very similar to frames from cartoons. In this respect, the author has outlived his time: his drawings are still used as a reference for creating animations.
Vrubel also turned to fairy tales. Known for his painting "The Swan Princess", written on the basis of the same tale. The style of this artist is very original and specific and therefore differs greatly from the works of his predecessors. His colors are somewhat blurred and muted, in contrast to Bilibin's bright drawings.
Genre meaning
The fabulous epic genre (grade 7) occupies a prominent place in the educational process at school. Already in the middle link, students are introduced to the main works in this direction. Moreover, they can be shown both in history lessons and in literature. These works help in a visual form to demonstrate both the features of the artist's work and the specifics of ancient Russian society. Very often, on the basis of them, they study life, clothes, dwellings, and the culture of those distant times. In addition, at this age, schoolchildren perceive vivid images very vividly, and therefore the paintings of the above masters should be analyzed in the context of the works of Old Russian literature. This was the most important stage in the development of Russian painting, which should be distinguished as a separate period in the visual arts.
Fabulous epic genre. (mythological genre)
- From the Greek (my thos) - legend.
- A genre of fine art dedicated to events and heroes that are told about by myths, legends, traditions.
- The mythological genre was formed in the Renaissance, when ancient legends provided the richest subjects for paintings by S. Botticelli, Giorgione, and Raphael's frescoes.
- S. Botticelli "Spring"
- Giorgione "Adoration of the Shepherds"
- Raphael
- Ezekiel's Vision
- Vasnetsov Viktor Mikhailovich
- (1848-1926)
- an outstanding Russian artist, master of painting, created works on themes of national history, Russian epics and folk tales, devoting almost entirely to them all his further work. One of the first Russian artists who turned to Russian folklore, Vasnetsov strove to impart an epic character to his works, to embody age-old folk ideals and lofty patriotic feelings in a poetic form.
- Study for "Alyonushka"
- "Ivan Tsarevich on the gray wolf"
- "Princess Frog"
- Oleg's meeting with the magician
- Koschei the Deathless
- Is a prominent representative of "modern" in Russian graphics, created an ornamental-decorative graphically expressive
- “Bilibino style” of book illustration, based on the stylization of folk popular prints, embroidery, woodcarving.
- "Volga"
- The work of Mikhail Alexandrovich Vrubel is one of the most significant and mysterious phenomena of Russian art of the late 19th century. Great skill, tragedy, heroic spirit and unique decorative gift make Vrubel an artist for all times. Eternally living in his own world, inaccessible to others, Vrubel was able to recreate his complex world in the images of his unusual art, and these images became one of the most important landmarks of Russian culture at the turn of the century.
- Vrubel Mikhail Alexandrovich
- (1856-1910)
- ... There is a princess across the sea,
- What you can't take your eyes off:
- During the day, the light of God darkens,
- Illuminates the earth at night
- The month under the scythe shines
- And in the forehead the star burns.
- A.S. Pushkin
- "33 heroes"
- "Eastern tale"
- "Princess Volkhova"
- "Fortune Teller"
- "Bogatyr"
- 1.option
- Which of the Vasnetsov brothers created the painting "Heroes": Victor or Apollinary?
- Which Russian artist designed the facade of the Tretyakov Gallery building?
- Sitting, flying, defeated ... And all the same character of the same artist, only the pictures are different. Name the artist and character.
- Option 2
- Which of the Vasnetsov brothers painted the paintings "The Moscow Kremlin under Ivan Kalita" and "The Moscow Kremlin under Dmitry Donskoy": Victor or Apollinary?
- In 1896 Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov was awarded the high title "Honorary Citizen of Moscow". What artist painted this letter?
- Name the Russian artist, author of the painting "The Swan Princess".
- Viktor Vasnetsov.
- Victor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov.
- Vrubel Mikhail Alexandrovich.
- Apollinary Vasnetsov.
- Viktor Vasnetsov.
- Vrubel Mikhail Alexandrovich.
- Questions:
- What is the difference between the paintings of I. Bilibin and V. Vasnetsov?
- Who are the main characters of the paintings (people or fairy-tale characters)?
The theme of epics entered Russian fine art in the middle of the 19th century, when interest in folk art and folklore arose in Russian culture.
The popularity of the fabulous-epic genre of painting was added by Russian composers, who turned to the theme of epics in musical works. The artists painted the scenery for these operas and this contributed to the flourishing of the fabulous-epic genre.
The fabulous epic genre is characterized by colorfulness and extraordinary expressiveness; scale and monumentality. The hero, the warrior, the defender of the Russian land is the most popular image in the painting of the epic genre.
Artists of the fabulous-epic genre glorified the distant legendary past of Ancient Russia and opened the origins of the national culture for their contemporaries.
Outstanding representatives of the fabulous epic genre are Ivan Bilibin, Mikhail Vrubel and Viktor Vasnetsov.
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“Addressing the themes of folklore mythology, Vasnetsov radically changed the Russian historical genre, combining historical realities reproduced with archaeological authenticity, with the exciting atmosphere of legend. He drew the content of his paintings from the beautiful, romantic world of folk fantasy.
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Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov 1848 - 1926 Fabulous - epic genre in painting
Self-portrait
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov was born on May 15, 1848 in the Russian village of Lopyal in the Urzhum district of the Vyatka province (now the Kirov region), into the family of an Orthodox priest. Society for the Encouragement of Arts, where in 1867-68 he studied under the leadership of I. N. Kramskoy. In 1868-75 he improved his skills at the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Since 1878 - a member of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions.
The artist loved to wander the old Moscow streets. And when he returned home, he often said: "How many miracles have I seen!" In front of the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed could not hold back tears. What he saw and experienced matured in the painting "Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible"
Painting "Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible"
The figure of the king occupied almost the entire canvas. Ivan the Terrible, dressed in a brocade opale, wearing a cap with images, and embroidered mittens, was descending a steep staircase. His appearance was majestic, his face expressed will, great intelligence and at the same time - suspicion, anger and anger. The strictly consistent color range of the picture created the impression of monumentality.
After the slaughter of Igor Svyatoslavich with the Polovtsi
In the painting "After the Battle of Igor Svyatoslavich with the Polovtsy", the artist wanted to solemnly, sadly and poetically praise the heroism of Russian soldiers, as did the creator of "The Lay of Igor's Campaign." That is why he portrayed not the horrors of the battle, but the greatness of death for the homeland. Peace breathes from the bodies of the fallen. A beautiful, mighty hero, lying with his arms outstretched, and a young prince in azure robes personified the idea of \u200b\u200bselfless service to the Motherland.
Knight at the crossroads
Twilight steppe, a field of a former battle with bones scattered across it. The evening dawn is dying out. There is a warning stone at the crossroads of three roads. The knight who stopped in front of him is immersed in deep thought
Bogatyrs
In the film "Heroes", the heroes of Russian epics, beloved by the people, appear as defenders of their people. In a combination of courage and pride, intelligence and dexterity, the unbending greatness of the spirit, the heroic outpost of ancient Russia is embodied in Vasnetsov's painting. In the laconic landscape, the vastness and immensity of Russian fields are tangibly conveyed.
Alyonushka
One of the artist's most poetic creations is the painting Alyonushka, an image of a bitter orphan's lot. A lonely sad girl sits on a stone by the water. Around the woods. And, as if taking part in her grief, they bow to the orphan aspen, guard her slender Christmas trees, tenderly chirp over her swallows. There is grief in Alyonushka's brown eyes, and, like her grief, it is dark and deep. Tears are dripping and golden leaves are flying down.
Vasnetsov carried his love for folklore, for the Russian folk tale throughout his life. His painting "The Flying Carpet" (1880) is full of poetic fabulousness. The silhouette of the carpet, spread out like an outlandish bird, and the desert steppes far below, and the lucky Ivanushka - all this excites the imagination of the viewer, evoking in him the images he has loved since childhood.
Magic carpet
Vasnetsov's paintings on fairy-tale subjects include Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf, Three Princesses of the Underworld, The Sleeping Princess, The Snow Maiden and others.
Ivan Tsarevich riding the Gray Wolf
The Snow Maiden is a character in the folk tale about a girl made of snow who came to life. Like all other characters of Vasnetsov, Snegurochka reflects the ideal of beauty, "pure snowy Russia", and nature completely repeats the mood of the heroine. An unknown forest, scattered Christmas trees, a gloomy but moonlit sky and snow sparkling under the moon with a bright shine.
Snow Maiden
The painting "The Sleeping Princess" takes us into a real fairy tale. Bright rich colors only emphasize the unusualness of what is happening in front of us. A painted tower, a bear and peacocks sitting on the branches, a jester and a young guslar, the emerald green of the forests - all this looks like a joyous dream for children. Indeed, we caught just that moment when the princess pricked her finger with a spindle, and a formidable prediction came true - not only the girl fell asleep, but the whole vast kingdom. People, birds, animals, flowers and trees are all asleep. It seems that not a single breeze dares to disturb the enchanted palace, not a single sound will come here.
Sleeping princess
The painting "Three princesses of the underworld" depicts three princesses: gold, precious stones and coal - the mysterious bowels of the earth. It is written on the plot of the fairy tale of the same name. The peasant son Ivan, descending underground, found a kingdom of gold, precious stones and iron and brought the princesses of these kingdoms to the ground. Vasnetsov depicts three princesses in luxurious decorations, symbolizing the wealth of the bowels of the Earth.
Three princesses of the underworld
BOYAN (Bayan), Russian songwriter of the 11th - 12th centuries, who composed songs of glory in honor of the feats of the princes. First mentioned in "The Lay of Igor's Campaign. Bayan was captured by the artist during the" magical process "- singing songs. The long gray hair of this hero flutters in the wind, his face shows large burning eyes directed somewhere into the distance ... The soldiers who surrounded him personify the power that is designed to protect Russia.
Turning to the themes of folk mythology, Vasnetsov radically changed the Russian historical genre, combining historical realities reproduced with archaeological authenticity, with the exciting atmosphere of legend. He drew the content of his paintings from the beautiful, romantic world of folk fantasy.
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What do we learn
What is a fabulous epic (mythological) genre. Let's get acquainted with the paintings of famous artists who worked in a fabulous epic (mythological) genre. V.M. Vasnetsov. Princess - Nesmeyana.
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Fabulous epic (mythological) genre
The fabulous-epic (mythological) genre is a genre of fine art that includes paintings written on the subjects of myths, legends, traditions, epics and fairy tales. The genre originated in medieval art, when ancient Greek myths ceased to be beliefs, but became literary stories. M. Vrubel Pan.
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Victor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1848 - 1926)
In the development of Russian culture, the role of V.M. Vasnetsov is very significant. He is called "the singer of the Russian fairy tale". He painted many paintings on fairytale and epic subjects. They make a huge impression on the viewer. Let's take a look at them. V.M. Vasnetsov. Self-portrait.
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V.M. Vasnetsov. Bogatyrs.
How does the painting make you feel?
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Knight at the crossroads
What was the knight thinking about?
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Alyonushka
Why is Alyonushka sad? One of the artist's best works, creating a fabulous image of Alyonushka's sister. Dark forest in the background, dark cold water emphasize the girl's sadness, her defenselessness
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Ivan Tsarevich on the gray wolf.
Through the gloomy ominous forest, the Gray Wolf rushes Ivan - the prince with Vasilisa the Beautiful. Not just an illustration to a fairy tale familiar from childhood, but also a tale of friendship and comradeship, love and fidelity. The picture is also full of optimism, because even in such a gloomy forest there is a gentle flowering apple tree.
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Baba Yaga
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Koschei the Deathless
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Magic carpet
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Princess Frog
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Snow Maiden
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Mikhail Vrubel (1856-1910)
Vrubel was ahead of his time in everything. He discovered new possibilities of color, learned to convey volume using numerous breaking edges. This allowed him to write his fairy-tale characters so brilliantly. M. Vrubel. Self-portrait.
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M.A.Vrubel. Daemon.
What is Vrubel's demon? Cruel, soft, free, brooding, lyrical, vicious, strong, submerged, sad, rebellious.
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Princess - swan
What moment from the fairy tale did the artist capture? We also see a harmonious combination of the fantastic and the real in the painting “The Swan Princess.” The composition is constructed in such a way that it seems as if we have looked into a fairy-tale world, where a magical girl-bird suddenly appears and is about to disappear, swimming to a distant mysterious shore. The last rays of the sun play on the delicate plumage, shimmering with rainbow colors.The girl turns around, her thin, gentle face is sad, her eyes shine with mysterious sadness; in them the aching longing of loneliness.
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"Pan"
In the painting "Pan" the Greek god turns into a Russian goblin. Old, wrinkled, with bottomless blue eyes, knotted, like twigs, fingers, he seems to emerge from a mossy tree stump. , thin birch trees, frozen in the silence of the twilight falling to the ground, illuminated by the crimson of the horned month ...
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Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin (1876 -1942)
Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin is a famous Russian graphic illustrator and theater artist. The "Bilibino style" characteristic of his book illustrations is based on the symbols of Russian folk art. Illustrations by I. Ya. Bilibin for fairy tales and epics recreate a fantastic and fairy world.
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Illustration for the fairy tale "Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka"
Pay attention to the ornament along the edge of the picture, taken from folk ornaments
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Illustration for "The Tale of the Golden Cockerel"
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Illustration for a fairy tale
What fairy tale is the illustration made for? Why did the artist choose such a frame for this drawing?
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Vasiliev Konstantin Alekseevich
Konstantin Alekseevich Vasiliev (1942-1976) - Russian artist, whose creative heritage includes more than 400 works of painting and graphics: portraits, landscapes, surrealistic compositions, paintings of epic, mythological and battle genres. An extraordinary talent, a rich spiritual world and the received education allowed Konstantin Vasiliev to leave his own, incomparable, trace in Russian painting. His canvases are easily recognizable
