Sculptural suites The Snow Maiden and Sadko: The influence of the Abramtsevo circle on the art of Mikhail Vrubel
Abstract
The article presents the analysis of Mikhail Vrubel’s ceramic sculptures which were inspired by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s operas The Snow Maiden and Sadko in 1899-1900s. The synthetic character of Vrubel’s artworks is studied, as well as the peculiarities of addressing literary subjects that received a new embodiment in the theater world. Attention is paid to the influence of home performances of the Abramtsevo circle on the formation of the artist’s interests, including participation in the creation of a theatrical performance The Snow Maiden. The theatrical activity of the artist in the Private Opera of Savva Mamontov is considered, possible ways of influence on his work are given. The article traces the ways of appealing to folk art and folklore, which were used by the artist Mikhail Vrubel and composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in the creation of their works. The paper presents details of the interaction between Vrubel and Rimsky-Korsakov, and reveals the characteristic features of the artist’s sculptural suites.
About the Author
V. I. Nikiforova
Art and Design School, National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikiforova V. I. — Postgraduate Student
12, Malaya Pionerskaya St., Moscow, 115054
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Nikiforova V.I. Sculptural suites The Snow Maiden and Sadko: The influence of the Abramtsevo circle on the art of Mikhail Vrubel. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2024;(1):110-122. (In Russ.)
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