The “Gems of the Ural Art” collection includes paintings, sculptures, and works of decorative and applied arts by Ural artists. It houses works of the Soviet period that can demonstrate the specifics of its preferred themes and genres, as well as works made in recent decades when propaganda was superseded by the personal experiences of the creators.
The portrait genre is represented by affirmative images of pioneers and prominent figures of the Ural science, workers, and representatives of various indigenous peoples, as well as the artists’ self-portraits.
The genre painting of the 1960s glorifies the theme of heroic labor with such paintings as “Smelting is Done for the Day”, “Time of Harvesting. The Work Is Over”, and “Foundation Pit”. Industrial and agricultural themes find their expression in works of art, where the emphasis is placed on people and technology, machines, and the achievements of Soviet production.
The museum’s collection develops the theme of the Ural landscape starting with some lyrical compositions of 1917 and progressing with the works created in the next few decades. With rare exceptions, these landscapes were inspired by northern nature, which is sometimes severe and extremely minimalistic. Even with that in mind, artists managed to masterfully reveal the secret charm of these barren lands.
The collection also presents sculptures made from marble, chamotte, and plaster: this variety of materials was used to embody the plots that fascinate not only Ural artists but people all over the world.
The portrait genre is represented by affirmative images of pioneers and prominent figures of the Ural science, workers, and representatives of various indigenous peoples, as well as the artists’ self-portraits.
The genre painting of the 1960s glorifies the theme of heroic labor with such paintings as “Smelting is Done for the Day”, “Time of Harvesting. The Work Is Over”, and “Foundation Pit”. Industrial and agricultural themes find their expression in works of art, where the emphasis is placed on people and technology, machines, and the achievements of Soviet production.
The museum’s collection develops the theme of the Ural landscape starting with some lyrical compositions of 1917 and progressing with the works created in the next few decades. With rare exceptions, these landscapes were inspired by northern nature, which is sometimes severe and extremely minimalistic. Even with that in mind, artists managed to masterfully reveal the secret charm of these barren lands.
The collection also presents sculptures made from marble, chamotte, and plaster: this variety of materials was used to embody the plots that fascinate not only Ural artists but people all over the world.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
