prominent Russian collector
Kanoplasta from Tanagra
The Greek words “tanagra”, “tanagryanka” about a hundred years ago entered the Russian language. They are now used to denote everything fragile, feminine and plastic. The artist V. Serov invented the term “tanagretika” on their basis, meaning beneath it artless, elegant, opposite to the cold and rational in art.
The ancient city of Tanagra in Boeotia, in the northeast of the Balkan Peninsula, has gained wide popularity in recent times thanks to an archaeological sensation – finds of Tanagrian figurines. Continue reading
distinguished by its mannerism
Mexican graphic until
variety of color
linear perspective
years of reaction
joyful beauty
supposedly saved
natural principle
constant companions
outlines of buildings
drew themes from these albums
could not recover
social activity gradually
hands he held
figures are graceful
technique of oil painting
huge cycle of murals
introduction of an orange-red
inhuman tension.
statue was created
especially outstanding
tense in mood
remarkable monument
masters saw in reality
makes several
creative response
studios were located
uniquely individual
picture telling
master worked
thus emphasizing
where every wave
beautiful and majestic
aspiring artist
surpass in this respect
most popular
naming the artistic
monuments of the city’s
painters from England
easel paintings
ambassador to Greece
direct observations
products painted
henceforth become
most picturesque places