Brief biography of V.M. Vasnetsova
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov was born on May 3, 1848 in the Vyatka province (now Kirov) in the family of a priest. He studied at a theological school, and then at a theological seminary. With his father's consent, he left the seminary before graduation and went to St. Petersburg to enter the Imperial Academy of Arts. Vasnetsov traveled abroad after graduating from the Academy, but began exhibiting his works in 1869. He took part in exhibitions of the Itinerants and was a member of the Mamontov circle (an association of Russian intelligentsia founded in Rome, but developed in the estate of philanthropist S.I. Mamontov in Abramtsevo).
Vasnetsov was a member of the Academy of Arts, had many awards and privileges, took part in the creation of the Renaissance Society artistic Rus'(an organization introducing the Russian people to its indigenous ancient creativity).
Vasnetsov is best known for his paintings of epic historical themes: “After the massacre of Igor Svyatoslavich with the Polovtsians” (1880), “Alyonushka” (1881), “The Knight at the Crossroads” (1882), “Bogatyrs” (1881–1898), “Tsar Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible" (1897).
One of the people’s favorite paintings is “Ivan Tsarevich on Gray Wolf"(1889). A fairy tale, familiar to everyone from childhood, literally comes to life on Vasnetsov’s canvas.
The history of the creation of V. Vasnetsov’s painting “Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf”
All artists prepare differently for creating their creations. Some people nurture an idea in their heads for a long time, outline a plan, prepare hundreds of sketches - and only then start working. Others act under the influence of feelings, intuitively. The painting “Tsarevich Ivan and the Gray Wolf” was painted according to the second option.
In 1889, Vasnetsov was engrossed in work at the Vladimir Cathedral in Kyiv (painting the cathedral took the artist ten years!). Suddenly the idea of a painting based on a Russian folk tale about Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf was born. To paint this picture, we had to temporarily suspend work in the Kiev Cathedral - and, as a result, now the whole world can enjoy a beautiful canvas that embodies all sincere human feelings and Russian folk culture.
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Fugitive Heroes
The central characters of the folk tale, Ivan Tsarevich, Elena the Beautiful and the Gray Wolf, are depicted on the canvas by the hand of a master. Three heroes escape from pursuit, rushing to meet their fate through an impassable and dense forest.
Ivan Tsarevich hugs Elena the Beautiful tightly and anxiously watches to see if their pursuers are catching up with them. His outfit clearly indicates the high position of the young man - an expensive caftan, a red hat trimmed with fur, black gloves with a pattern and red boots with a pattern. Behind the Tsarevich's back is a sword in a sheath - proof that the young man will be up to last straw blood to fight for your happiness.
In the arms of Ivan Tsarevich, Elena the Beautiful rides on the Gray Wolf. Her facial expression is sad and concentrated. She fears for her life and the life of her loved one, afraid that they will not be able to escape from their enemies. Her hands calmly (and even limply) lie on her knees, demonstrating the complete surrender of her fate to the power of Ivan Tsarevich. She trusts the young man, but her heart is not yet calm, because the chase is very close.
Long hair Helen the Beautiful waves fall onto her shoulders and flutter in the wind from her fast jump. The girl is wearing a lovely dress of heavenly color with gold trim. Elena has golden boots on her feet, and on her head is a rich cap with precious stones. A string of pearls adorns the fugitive's neck. The “model” of the image of Elena the Beautiful was the artist’s niece, Natalya Mamontova.
The main assistant of a couple in love is depicted as tired, but desperately fighting for the happiness of the young people. The Gray Wolf runs at colossal speed, escaping from pursuit - his powerful paws are tense, all tendons and muscles are visible. The ears are pressed to the head, and the tongue falls out of the mouth - it is not easy for the beast to carry fugitives and rush forward rapidly.
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The role of landscape in the painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”
All the nature in the picture reflects the dangerous situation of the heroes, fear for the future, anxiety from what is happening and the trials that befell them.
Under the paws of the Wolf lies a swamp, on the sides are centuries-old trees covered with moss, spruce and an untrodden path. It seems that they will perish fairy-tale heroes in this impenetrable darkness, the Gray Wolf will get lost and the chase will overtake the fugitives.
But there is also in the landscape in the picture bright sides, proving that everything will be fine for the young. A tree in bloom and marsh water lilies symbolize hope, new life, happiness and love. The apple tree, from whose fruit the story of the heroes began, with its velvety-airy flowers miraculously “echoes” the attire of Helen the Beautiful, adding tenderness to the picture. Thanks to the combination of a dense forest and a flowering tree, a mighty wolf and small water lilies, the severe anxiety of Ivan Tsarevich and the calm tenderness of Helen the Beautiful, the canvas seems to glow from within, possesses true magic and bestows faith in miracles.
"Path to the Light"
The skill of Viktor Vasnetsov makes the characters in the picture come to life before our eyes. The fugitives are captured at the moment of movement, “snatched” from their rapid run. It seems that a little more - and the Gray Wolf will jump out of the canvas and run away, continuing to carry the young people.
The painting “Tsarevich Ivan on the Gray Wolf” needs to be peered at and admired. This is not just an image of favorite heroes known from childhood, but a real song to Russian legends and epics, a reflection of the struggle between good and evil and thorny path to a happy future. Famous painting Viktor Vasnetsov exhibits at the State Tretyakov Gallery. You can visit at any time art gallery and enjoy this picture and other creations of the brilliant artist.
Vasnetsov Viktor Mikhailovich is a wonderful Russian artist. He has no equal in the skill of writing historical and folklore painting.
The whole world knows such of his creations as “Bogatyrs”, “The Knight at the Crossroads”, “Alyonushka”. The artist’s painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” looked like a fairy tale come to life on canvas. It was written based on the plot of a folk tale; when you look at it, you immediately remember your childhood and wonderful stories about fairy-tale characters. The main characters look as if they are about to step out of the picture and rush into the distance.
Painting by V.M. Vasnetsov “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”: history of creation
It happens that artists prepare to paint their works long before the start of work, look at the nature, prepare themselves, so to speak, psychologically, but it also happens quite the opposite - spontaneously. This is exactly how Vasnetsov’s painting “Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf” was created, unplanned. In 1889, the artist was destined to work in Kyiv, where he painted the Vladimir Cathedral. Viktor Mikhailovich loved everything popular, so an excerpt with everything was taken as the basis for the plot of the picture famous fairy tale, created by the people, “Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf.” For the sake of its creation, the artist put aside his work in the cathedral. And, as it turned out, it was not in vain.
This work is one of the best in Russian fine art. On the canvas we see Ivan Tsarevich and Elena the Beautiful on the Gray Wolf, they are rushing through a terrible forest, running away from their pursuers, flowering trees and a happy future await them ahead.
The main characters of the picture
The painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” presents us with its main characters: the Tsarevich, the Beautiful Elena and their true friend Gray Wolf.
Ivan Tsarevich, sitting astride the Wolf, carefully and at the same time tightly hugs his beloved Helen the Beautiful. He is dressed in an expensive brocade caftan, belted green belt, on hands are patterned black gloves. The handsome image of the Tsarevich is complemented by a red cap on his head and red boots. The main character is very serious, with anxious eyes he peers into the distance, worrying about whether his pursuers are catching up with the fugitives. After all, he has his happiness in his arms, which he will not give to anyone in the world. A sword is visible behind Ivan Tsarevich’s back, this suggests that the young man is always ready to fight for his love with a sword in his hands.
Elena the Beautiful sits next to her savior. The long hair of the Russian beauty flutters in the wind, which shows that it is moving at high speed. The girl is dressed in a beautiful silk dress of light blue color with gold trim on the bottom and sleeves. Elena has pearl beads around her neck, she is wearing beautiful morocco boots, and on her head is a cap with precious stones. The beauty bowed her head to her lover's chest, looking thoughtful. The girl humbly holds her hands in front of her, this indicates that the fugitive has entrusted her life to the Tsarevich. Vasnetsov wrote Elena the Beautiful based on his niece, Natalya Mamontova.
The Gray Wolf is depicted rushing forward at great speed, this can be seen throughout his entire image: his ears are flattened, his tongue has fallen out of his mouth, his eyes are full of anxiety and determination, there is no anger in them, his long fluffy tail flutters in the wind. Strong paws hovered in the air before the next jump; he must jump over the swamp in front of the heroes. It is clear that the Gray Wolf is tired and is holding on last bit of strength to bring home the precious burden.
“Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”: description of Vasnetsov’s painting
The landscape depicted on the canvas emphasizes the anxiety of the fugitives. They rush against the backdrop of the morning dawn, in front of them is a dark swamp, huge trees around, and the gray-purple sky can be seen a little through them. But this whole threatening picture is smoothed out by a blooming apple tree in front and beautiful marsh water lilies. The apple tree reminds us of the beginning of the fairy tale, because it was with the golden apples that the adventures of the main characters began.
The painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” perfectly reflects the mood of the characters. They are anxious, but at the same time full of hope for a bright future. White harmonizes perfectly with Elena’s outfit. Blooming tree- a symbol of the beginning of something new and beautiful - a new life, new love... The picture seems to flicker with a mysterious light, the audience gets the impression of the presence of a fabulous miracle and magic.
Viktor Vasnetsov created a living fairy tale on canvas
The painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” once again shows the enormous talent of Viktor Vasnetsov. The master has placed the characters in such a way that they appear to have come to life. It seems that in just a moment the Gray Wolf, jumping out of the canvas, will rush into the distance along with his friends.
A fabulous, beautiful painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”! The description of Vasnetsov’s painting is worthy of attention; it depicts the struggle of two forces. The contrast of dark gloomy colors with light ones reflects the confrontation between good and evil. Behind the heroes is complete darkness, surrounded by darkness, which opens up before the fugitives, and ahead is a swamp, but not a gloomy one, but with water lilies and a blooming apple tree. Everything taken together shows the victory of good over evil.
Fairytale canvas in given time located in the State Tretyakov Gallery. Such masterpieces of art must be carefully preserved so that many more generations can admire these works of artists from God.
Description of Vasnetsov’s painting “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”
The painting by Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov “Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” is nothing more than an illustration of the ancient story “Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf”.
The idea itself originates from the period of the author’s work at St. Vladimir Cathedral.
The plot of the picture itself speaks of overcoming the hard way, which attacked Ivan Tsarevich through violation of prohibitions.
Looking at the picture, it is clear that Ivan is rushing through a dark, dense forest.
In the foreground, the author placed a swamp with water lilies and an old rickety apple tree with flowering branches.
Perhaps by doing this he wanted to show hope for the best.
Among all the dim and dark colors the gaze immediately finds the bright spot of Elena the Beautiful in the arms of the Tsarevich.
They, sitting on the Gray Wolf, run away through dark forest from the evil king.
Ivan Tsarevich is depicted in beautiful royal clothes.
He sits proudly and confidently on the wolf, his gaze is directed into the distance, and in his eyes you can see faith in salvation.
Gently, but at the same time strongly, he hugged Elena to himself, feeling responsible for her salvation and fate.
The face of Elena the Beautiful depicts both fear for their future and submission to fate and their savior.
Her hands seemed to fall powerlessly onto her knees, and her head lay on the reliable shoulder of Ivan Tsarevich.
In the background are powerful trunks of centuries-old oak trees.
Its color is darker and reflects fear and danger.
The figure of a wolf shows how quickly they run away from possible persecution.
It is also impossible not to notice that against the background of a dark forest, the wolf has lighter and warmer tones.
I think that the author thereby wanted to convey to us the idea that everything that is not done for salvation and justice is correct.
And there should always be faith and hope for the best.
Marina Kochetova
Examination of a reproduction of the painting by V. M. Vasnetsov “Ivan Tsarevich on a Gray Wolf”
Program content.
Introduce children to the artist V.M. Vasnetsov: show his portrait, talk about creativity. To teach to understand the fabulousness of the content, the role of nature in conveying the state of the heroes. Learn to notice beautiful combination paints Develop interest in fine arts and imagination. To cultivate aesthetic feelings and respect for the work of the artist. Continue to develop coherent speech, interest in fairy tale genre. Foster a love of fairy tales and Russian folklore. Develop the ability to give aesthetic assessments, judgments, and correlate images of painting and music by mood. Bringing children back to the past national culture. Strengthen knowledge about the peculiarities of Russian suit: hats, clothing items. items of clothing. Develop general cognitive skills capabilities:
Ability to describe items of clothing and make assumptions;
Compare your image with people who lived before;
Classify costume items depending on the position of people in society (simple peasants, clergy, nobility, warriors).
Activate dictionary: dense, morocco, caftan, kokoshnik, bast shoes, shower jacket.
Integration of areas: Communication, Cognition, Speech Development, Socialization.
Materials.
Reproduction of painting B. M. Vasnetsova« Ivan Tsarevich on a gray wolf» .
Reproduction of portrait M. V. Nesterova "IN. M. Vasnetsov» . Musical composition "Magic Lake" - "Fabulous picture» A. Lyadova. Computer. Slide presentation.
Progress of the lesson.
Today in class we will introduce you to wonderful artist Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov. Before you is a portrait of Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsova, which was written by the artist Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov. (Slide No. 1, painting) . Viktor Mikhailovich was born on May 15, 1848 in a village called Lopyal, near Vyatka. His father, Mikhail Vasilyevich, was a local priest. The mother of the future artist raised six sons (Victor himself was second). Family life Vasnetsov could not be called particularly rich. Grandmother taught children to draw. Despite poverty, adults always found money to buy interesting scientific journals, paints, brushes and other supplies for creativity and study. Victor Vasnetsov Already in childhood he showed an extraordinary tendency to drawing: in his first sketches there are picturesque village landscapes, as well as scenes rural life. Victor Vasnetsov I enjoyed listening to fairy tales and songs that told during gatherings in dim light and the crackle of a splinter. Victor Mikhailovich began drawing very early. But in those days it was customary for a son to follow in his father’s footsteps, so he first went to study at religious school, and then to the seminary in Vyatka. As a seminarian, Vasnetsov He constantly studied chronicles, lives of saints, and various documents. A Special attention attracted Old Russian literature– she further strengthened the love for Russian antiquity. Studying at the seminary did not prevent Viktor Mikhailovich from diligently studying painting. Strong impression on Vasnetsova made an acquaintance with E. Andrioli, a Polish artist who was in exile. Andrioli tells to my young friend about the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg. Vasnetsov I immediately became eager to go there. The artist's father did not object. He managed to successfully pass the exams. Already during the first year of study Vasnetsov receives a silver medal. Often in the summer he visited the Moscow region, in the village of Abramtsevo, with his friend Savva Mamontov. There was a lot here beautiful nature. There is a forest around, where mighty oaks and slender pines grew. And Viktor Mikhailovich wanted to write paintings based on fairy tales. We are going to see one of them today consider.
Are your eyes tired? You can't hesitate! You need to rest your eyes and look at the world around you!
Gymnastics for the eyes.
Here it is big Christmas tree, Perform eye movements.
That's how tall it is. Look from bottom to top.
It has big branches. Look from left to right.
This is the width. Look up.
There are even cones on the tree, Look down.
And below is the bear’s den. Close your eyes, then blink 10 times,
The clubfoot sleeps there during the winter (repeat 2 times)
And sucks his paw in the den.
And now I offer you look at the picture, written by V.M. Vasnetsov. (Slide No. 2, painting) Children looking at a picture to the music"Magic Lake" - "Fabulous picture» A. Lyadova. Who guessed what this one is called? painting? How did you know that this painting on a folk tale theme? What does the face express? Ivan Tsarevich? Vasilisa? Tell us about the characters' clothes. Vasilisa’s dress is shiny, blue, and goes well with a golden caftan Ivan Tsarevich. The morocco boots are also beautiful. View nature, what can you say about her? An impenetrable dense forest with powerful tree trunks - it is difficult for the heroes of a fairy tale to get through them. What mood arises when you look at this work? Why does anxiety arise? How did the artist show it? How is it depicted? wolf in the picture? Tell me, what awaits the heroes?
Well done.
As we have already said, the plot paintings is fairy tale theme borrowed from Russian folk tales, Ivan Tsarevich and Beautiful Elena escape from the pursuit overtaking them on gray wolf. Vasnetsov I tried to convey the mysterious spirit of a fairy tale, to paint the world of folk fantasy.
All the action in picture takes place among the fabulously mysterious giant trees against the backdrop of the morning dawn. Grey wolf carries with great leaps on his back Ivana Tsarevich and Elena the Beautiful through the dark dense forest, our fairy tale characters An atmosphere of sadness and anxiety surrounds them; if they are overtaken, then separation is inevitable. But Elena the Beautiful is in the strong arms of her savior Ivan Tsarevich who always defeats his enemies. Vasnetsov depicted the wolf in the film fabulously huge and powerful, he briskly jumps over marshy swamp with water lilies. Grey wolf rushes forward quickly. Paws spread wide wolf, a long fluffy tail spreads in the wind. Sharp wolf eyes look vigilantly, choosing the road. By the open mouth wolf and the protruding tongue feels like it is holding on with all its strength. At the same time, we feel the mighty power of the beast.
All the heroes are enclosed, as it were, in red quadrilateral: red hero's hat, red scabbard, red boots, red tongue Gray wolf. The color red helps the artist express anxiety and a sense of danger.
The giant trees of the mighty forest stand up like an impenetrable wall. But before good heroes reserved forest makes way. Like in a fairy tale, he helps them. And the apple tree becomes a symbol of happiness, a bright omen, a harbinger have a good ending. With the image of a blooming apple tree, the artist speaks of the beginning of a new life and love.
We don’t see the artist, we don’t hear his voice, but how does he told us about the beauty of the forest? (brush and paints). What mood does this evoke? you have the picture, what do you want to do while looking at her? (Answers children: I want to get into fairy forest, inhale the smell of pine needles, step barefoot on soft wet moss, I want to gray wolf did not catch up with Koschey the Immortal).
Well done boys. And now I want to play with you interesting game, which is called "Russian folk costume".
Progress of the game:
The teacher reads an excerpt from a fairy tale and offers to dress the hero in a costume, explain the choice of costume, and the name of the details of the costume.
Game option: children are invited to compare the costumes of heroes of Russian folk tales and heroes of foreign fairy tales.
Summary of the lesson.
What artist’s work have we met today? Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsova. What is it we looked at the picture? Right, the picture is called« Ivan Tsarevich on a gray wolf» .
What else did we do? That's right, guys, we played a game in which to consolidate knowledge about the peculiarities of Russian suit: hats, clothing items. Well done, you tried really hard today.
Appendix No. 1
M. V. Nesterov “Portrait of the artist V.M. Vasnetsova» .
Appendix No. 2
IN. Vasnetsov« Ivan Tsarevich on a gray wolf» .
Famous story picture Russian artist Vasnetsov Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf, painted in 1889, is probably the most fabulous work of Russian pictorial art that hypnotizes viewers. The basis of the plot of the painting Tsarevich on a gray wolf was folk tale, and in the interpretation of the brilliant master, the legendary images came to life and became real. Here the young prince flies from the chase on the faithful Gray Wolf, clutching his beloved Elena the Beautiful to his chest, and there is no force that could take his beloved away from him. The centuries-old forest is gloomy, the prince peers anxiously into the trunky darkness, but he believes in the witchcraft power of the Wolf and confidently and firmly holds the girl.
Heroes of the painting by Viktor Vasnetsov Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf
How is Alyonushka depicted in Vasnetsov’s painting? She resigned herself to fate, frightened by what was happening, she hides her eyes and tries not to look around. In this case, the woman is the victim, the prey, deprived of free will.
Who is the Gray Wolf in the picture, and why does he arouse so much interest? This is a strong loyal animal with almost through human eyes- an enchanted werewolf, a wolfhound. Such creatures are spoken of in many Slavic epics. Either a native of the other world, or a person who has touched the forbidden, the werewolf now serves the Russian prince. And this moment is also very symbolic. Are the werewolves scary and bloodthirsty? No, the painting by the painter Vasnetsov, Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf, shows us a completely different image. This is a brave and devoted friend, ready for self-sacrifice.
The atmosphere of a fairy-tale painting Ivan Tsarevich
In the canvas Tsarevich by the Russian artist V. Vasnetsov, the characters seem to be hovering over a forest swamp, and the atmosphere in which they find themselves is very ominous. But even here, in this frightening, chilling world, the night is not eternal. In the morning the sun rises, pierces the thicket with its rays, and lilies bloom in the swamp, and the wild apple tree blooms. But, in the enchanted picture of Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf, not everything is so simple, there are its own patterns and algorithm. A blooming apple tree reminds us of the plot of our beloved old fairy tale, in which it was from the apple tree that bears golden apples that the development of this dynamic plot began.
The fabulousness of the plot of the painting Ivan Tsarevich on the gray wolf by artist Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov is emphasized superbly, very accurately, and in detail by the artist’s costumes of the characters. The prince's rich caftan, embroidered with gold, is in perfect harmony with the cool blue silk of Elena's attire. And even this moment is a choice color range shows how much genius master was close to the world of ancient Russian epics, as well as he understood their meaning. The fact is that gold and blue colors V Slavic mythology associated with the world of living gods, with Iriy - the Slavic paradise, with witchcraft and miracles. Even the wolf’s fur is not gray at all, it is golden brown, as if repeating the colors of the main character. The atmosphere of the canvas is amazing, fabulous, filled with a mysterious flicker and mystery. Every detail of the picture famous artist V. Vasnetsov Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf sends us to the world of fairy tales and legends, to the world of long-gone generations.
