Bogatyrs Essay

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Daniel Kogan
Maria Koutovenko
Russian 1070
25 January 2015
Bogatyrs
Victor Vasnetsov was born in 1848 in village called Lopyal (Wikipedia). He was destined to be a priest just like his father, but because of his passion for art, he ended up in academy of arts in Saint. Petersburg, where he was professionally taught. Victor’s first painting were of views and landscapes, Then he moved to painting historical pieces, and finally Russian mythology (Olga's Gallery). One of his most famous painting is called “Bogatyrs” (oil on canvas), through which he portrays the bravery, pride and heroism, of the three legendary Bogatyrs: Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich and Aliosha Popovich, while they are guarding the Russian borders.
In the picture “Bogatyrs” the three heroes are presumably after a long journey to protect the Russian border. All the green in the picture represents the peace in Russia. To distinguish the Bogatyrs, the painter drew them on a field that is closer to the eyes of the viewer and is very different from the background; light – colored in contrast to the background which is dark. The steppe in the background is where the nomads are, the ones that are a threat to Russia.
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Dobrynya’s white horse is princely and Nobel, just like him. It stands proudly with its chest, and looks like it is ready to attack when its owner is ready. Even the horse’s settle is gold and red, just like Dobrynya’s armour. Ilya’s horse is shaggy and heavy, and looks very powerful, mighty, and strong like its owner. The horse, similarly to Ilya is very calm, but according to the legend, if only it moves the earth will shake – indicates how powerful it is. Alyosha’s horse, like himself is very simple. It looks like it a peasant’s horse. The horse will not survive in a face – to – face battle, but if Alyosha retains a safe distance and uses his bow against the enemies it will. (Tanais

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