Italy is the source of
inspiration and fascination for the native inhabitants and foreigners who had
visited this treasury of world culture during a very long time. The travelers,
particularly Russian artists and scientists had found here not only the antique
classic, but also the examples of different epochs and styles of art that
contributed to the search of new forms and ways of development of national
architecture. In these trips of the second half of the 19th -
beginning of the 20th centuries the compulsive acquirements were the
photographs presenting the views of this ancient country. These prints had
reflected the tastes and priorities of travelers. Many of them also had made
photographs themselves. That is why they choose most characteristic and valuable
shots of the landscapes and places of interest. Very much so in the second half
of the 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries were
completed the private collections of Italian photographs by G.Gagarin,
P.Pokryshkin, K.Romanov who were the members of Emperor's Archeology Society. On the show there are presented about 115 works by the well-known masters of photography
(Alinari brothers, D.Brodgi, K. Brodgi, G.Incorpora, K. Naya, G.Bruno, E. Van
Lint, P.Dovitsielli), unknown professionals of this view of art and also by
foreign artists who regarded Italy as their second native land (G.Anderson,
D.Anderson, G.Sommer, A.Noak). The photographers who were charmed by the Beauty
and Harmony of Italy had printed its numerous images depending on inquires of
specialists and public and so made their contribution in the popularization of Italy. The compellation to the glamorous and
magnificent images of the country of "great inspirations" and to the history,
art and culture of this land is especially urgent in the Year of Tourism
between Russia and Italy.
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