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
thus emphasizing
products painted
statue was created
masters saw in reality
naming the artistic
where every wave
hands he held
huge cycle of murals
especially outstanding
ambassador to Greece
surpass in this respect
aspiring artist
social activity gradually
introduction of an orange-red
natural principle
variety of color
most popular
beautiful and majestic
uniquely individual
technique of oil painting
direct observations
monuments of the city’s
drew themes from these albums
could not recover
creative response
henceforth become
linear perspective
remarkable monument
most picturesque places
studios were located
painters from England
Mexican graphic until
inhuman tension.
constant companions
joyful beauty
outlines of buildings
figures are graceful
easel paintings
supposedly saved
master worked
makes several
picture telling
years of reaction
distinguished by its mannerism
tense in mood