Nation and Reality--Analysis on the Cultural Value of Russian Oil Paintings

Abstract

The oil painting art of Russia has a long history that is incomparable by paintings of other nations. The historical culture and local customs and practices it describes are exactly the vivid portrayal of the Russian culture and character. Through the overview of the Russian oil painting art development, this paper attempts to make the cultural vein of Russian art clear, thus illustrating the cultural value of Russian oil paintings via specific works of painters. Based on the tracing and exploring, we can realize the national character of Russian painting art more precisely, and we can be enlightened to learn the serious attitude and persistent pursuit for cultural tradition from Russia. As a result, it is to facilitate the inheritance, innovation and development of China’s oil painting art.