2023年10月7日 · Russian masks are an integral part of Russian folklore and culture, intertwined with deep meanings, ancestral rituals and unique artistic expressions. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history, evolution, and the impact of masks on the rich Russian tradition, as well as its relevance in the contemporary context of art and society.

2013年6月5日 · In Russia, the first death mask belonged to Peter the Great. In the 19th century, masks became an after-death essential for Russian royals and cultural luminaries including Alexander Pushkin.

2014年4月18日 · The mask-wearing militants who have appeared in eastern Ukraine and taken over government buildings represent the latest face of Russia’s tradition of maskirovka (mas-kir-OAF-ka).

For centuries, masks have held many meanings, sometimes embodying spiritual, mythic, and ancestral powers. From masks made for initiation ceremonies to carnival celebrations, take a closer look...

2020年10月22日 · During the devastating plague epidemics in 17th century Europe, physicians wore bird masks with long beaks: the beaks contained aromatic herbs to quench the smell. Soviet New Year celebrations often included carnival parties where participants wore masks and …

2020年5月15日 · In this gallery of images, we showcase 25 masks from world history. Very often made with precious materials such as gold , jade and turquoise, these finely-crafted objects were designed for ritual or burial use and give us the opportunity to see not only the skills of ancient artists but also a glimpse into the beliefs, customs and even the ...

Face masks have (sadly) become the main ‘fashion accessory’ of the season, but the following Russian artists have long had their sights set on reinterpreting them in a new, creative light....

A stunning example of this practice—the mummified remains of a man buried some 1,700 years ago wearing a painted red death mask—was discovered in the late 1960s in the Khakassia region. More than...

2020年6月10日 · Among the famous artworks depicted on the masks are Claude Monet's Water Lilies, Edgar Degas’ Dancers at Rehearsals, Paul Gauguin’s Are you Jealous? and Michelangelo’s David. The masks also have “Maintain Distance” printed on them, available in four languages: Russian, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Explore the collection of Emperor Nicholas II's art sculptures depicting the various ethnic groups living in the Russian Empire juxtaposed with the costume collection at the Russian Museum of...