AH4130 Realism and Symbolism in Russian Art 1820-1910

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

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SCQF level

SCQF level 10

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Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

tba

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Module coordinator

Dr J C Howard

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Module Staff

Dr J Howard

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Module description

This module examines the development of Russian art from the appearance of 'romantic realism' in the 1820s, through that of 'critical realism' in the mid-nineteenth century to the introduction of symbolist values around 1900 and, thereafter, their transition into forms of primitivism. Special emphasis is laid on the relationship of the Academy with the exponents of the new trends, not least the Wanderers (Peredvizhniki) and World of Art (Mir Iskusstva) artists. Painting, graphic arts, sculpture and photography are the focus of enquiry. Accepted interpretations are scrutinised, with the various movements and individuals being studied in relation to social and political demands, patronage, aesthetic theories and the continuing tensions between 'native' traditions and 'western' ideas. Connections with literature and music are brought out. Significant artists include: Bryullov, Fedotov, Perov, Repin, Surikov, Vereshchagin, Polenova, Golubkina, Levitan, Kramskoy, Nesterov, Serov, Goncharova.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AH2001 AND PASS AH2002

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment