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Victor Vasnetsov Self Portrait 1873
Savva Mamontov had a love for music, singing and especially opera. He instigated the Sunday evening readings which developed into full-blown theatrical productions by 1881. Mamontov would write the script for these early productions and they would usually be a re-tell of a folk tale or historical Russian episode.Everyone took part, with Mamontov demanding from "each according to his gifts".Victor Vasnetsov found himself painting theater décor not having the slightest idea how to approach his assigned task.So he set about designing theater decor from his own background as an artist. And the results were spectacular. Realistic set designs for theater was a brand new innovation.
Victor Vasnetsov Self Portrait 1873
Savva Mamontov had a love for music, singing and especially opera. He instigated the Sunday evening readings which developed into full-blown theatrical productions by 1881. Mamontov would write the script for these early productions and they would usually be a re-tell of a folk tale or historical Russian episode.Everyone took part, with Mamontov demanding from "each according to his gifts".Victor Vasnetsov found himself painting theater décor not having the slightest idea how to approach his assigned task.So he set about designing theater decor from his own background as an artist. And the results were spectacular. Realistic set designs for theater was a brand new innovation.