"Window to Europe" opened in Yekaterinburg Automatic translate

From March 1 to May 19, residents of Yekaterinburg will be able to immerse themselves in a significant historical period for Russia - the reign of Peter 1. The “Window to Europe" opened in the city’s art museum - an exhibition dedicated to the art of Belgium, Holland and Flanders of the 17th-19th centuries.

The name for the exhibition was chosen quite consciously. Moreover, museum staff specifically emphasized such a common stamp. Indeed, for the Russians this period is associated with the reform activities of Peter, the establishment of diplomatic relations with these countries, the massive penetration of Western culture into the Slavic lands.

The exposition consists of 70 magnificent works collected from the funds of 5 large Russian art museums - Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Nizhny Tagil, Perm and Tyumen. It included graphic and painting works, watercolors and objects of decorative art.

Therefore, visitors will be able to appreciate the full range of artistic work of that period and to fully imbue the spirit of the era. The exhibition completely conveys the atmosphere of those centuries, focuses on the most striking accents, makes you feel not just an observer, but a person who lived in those days.

It is worth a visit to all fans of fine art, as well as those who are passionate about history! After all, not every day the residents of the city get the opportunity to see the picturesque pages of history from so many masterpieces of Western art at once!

Eva Istr © Gallerix.ru