The power of the Russian Empire – the military aspect in the work of selected Russian painters from the 18th until the early 20th century
The power of the Russian Empire – the military aspect in the work of selected Russian painters from the 18th until the early 20th century
Author(s): Paweł KrokoszSubject(s): History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Visual Arts, Military history, Political history, Modern Age, Recent History (1900 till today), 18th Century, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: The Russian Empire; Russia’s wars in the 18th and 19th centuries; Russian battle paintings
Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the military themes presented in the paintings of Russian artists living in the period from the 18th until the early 20th century. Battle scenes painted by the artists highlighted the heroism of the Tsar’s soldiers participating in numerous wars and conflicts pursued by Russia at that time both on land and at sea; these paintings also celebrated the rulers, who expanded the borders of their country. However, the key message of these paintings, which were ordered most frequently by Russian rulers, focused on the aspect of propaganda, because these works were supposed to demonstrate in full the power of the Russian Empire.
Journal: Studia z Dziejów Rosji i Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej
- Issue Year: 53/2018
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 5-45
- Page Count: 41
- Language: English
