Culture is an important element in the development of eachrights. It forms a more vivid and accurate perception of the world, and also helps to look at others with "different" eyes. The development of culture is the silent duty of every conscious citizen. In order for mankind to honor and remember its traditions, it is very important to support them from generation to generation so that young people can enjoy the gifts of the past and create an amazing future.
First meeting
Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum is an importanta memo for the whole history of Russia. The museum is considered one of the oldest in the whole of the Russian Federation. It is also worth noting that the Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum is the largest in this area.
To date, the museum occupies two buildings,which are of great interest. Both rooms are considered fine monuments of culture, town planning and architecture, and also have federal significance. The first building is the house of the military governor (3rd building in the Kremlin), and the second is the house of the successful merchant D.V. Sirotkin.
The idea of creating
The museum is one of those,which were the first to appear in the Russian Empire and became accessible to anyone who wanted to visit. The professor and the artist wished to create the museum with the support of the entire local intelligentsia. They wanted to create a place through which they could tell the common people about their history. Also an important mission of the museum was to store various cultural monuments that have a huge historical value. It is worth saying that the idea of two friends was a success: the Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum in the Kremlin became a beautiful abode of the spirit of the past times.
History
The museum was founded by the professor of the Academy of Arts N.A.Koshelev together with the artist AA. Karelin. The latter was the son of a popular photographer A.O. Karelin. The official start date of the museum is 1894. It was this year that the City Duma adopted a decision at a meeting of July 14. Do not forget that at this time Nizhny Novgorod could already boast of three museums: the Petrovsky historical, Zemsky natural-historical and the Diocesan ecclesiastical church.
The grand opening of the museum was associated with the XVIAll-Russia art and industrial exhibition. It took place two years after the official opening date - June 25, 1896. The people who participated in the creation of the museum contributed in every way to its opening, as well as made significant donations, were awarded with honorable medals, which were created in limited numbers especially on the day of the opening. A total of 25 silver and 300 bronze medals were issued. All of them dispersed, as many townspeople sincerely baked about the fate of the new museum, in every possible way helping its development.
An important milestone in the history of this place is that,that he was visited by the imperial couple-Alexandra Feodorovna and Nicholas II. Especially by the day of their arrival (July 19, 1896) two gold coins were cast and solemnly handed over.
Музей был открыт в Дмитриевской башне Кремля и consisted of an artistic and historical department. At the same time, a large-scale exhibition dedicated to the Time of Troubles unfolded in the building. Some of the exhibits were donated to the museum.
Addresses of buildings
To get to the right place, you need toknow where the museum is located today. In his entire history he changed many "places of residence". Every tourist should be aware of where the oldest museum of Russia is located.
To begin with, one should plunge into the past andsee where he "lived" before. From the time of its opening until 1912, the Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum was located in the Dmitrievskaya Tower, the main tower of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. It goes to Pozharsky and Minin Square. Also, this tower is considered the main gate that leads to the fortress. Moreover, among the inhabitants Dmitrievskaya Tower is recognized as an unofficial symbol of the beloved city.
After that the Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum onsix years was transferred to the House of the Nobility Assembly. Already in 1918 he "moved" to the mansion of SM. Rukavishnikov. From 1924 to 1992 the museum was in the house of the former head of the city and merchant D.V. Sirotkin. From 1992 to the present day, the museum is located in the Governor's House on the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (building 3).
Reviews
Нижегородский художественный музей (Нижний Novgorod) is considered among the locals and tourists as one of the most atmospheric places, which gives an unprecedented sense of the antiquity and spirit of the old era. For all who come here, a visit to this museum should be mandatory. People who visited it, note its graceful appearance, a large number of exhibits, as well as the special atmosphere of the building itself, which captures the whole.
Для всех желающих музей работает почти каждый day from 11 to 18 hours, except Tuesday (day off). On Thursday - from 12 to 20. The art studio of the museum is engaged in teaching children and adults the fine arts. You can sign up for the lesson at any convenient time. Groups are divided according to age, even pre-schoolers can attend classes.
Significance for tourists
Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum, historywhich was packed with various events, still remains one of the favorite places for tourists from around the world. This is not surprising, because the building is a very beautiful structure, which is ideal for photo sessions and walks. But the main surprise of each traveler is waiting inside, after crossing the threshold of the museum, a person falls into a completely different era. Beauty, elegance and restraint of decoration raise in the person the consciousness that people who own objects presented in the museum made very important decisions.
Exhibitions
Нижегородский художественный музей, выставки which is very popular, regularly conducts large-scale events, which everyone can visit. Also the museum is engaged in charitable activity, often invites all comers to creative evenings.
Modern exhibitions of the museum are very diverse.Everyone can visit the desired event and enjoy the beauties of past eras. The museum has permanent exhibits, which are always available for visiting. It is worth saying that the best exhibitions become permanent, so that tourists can appreciate the magic of the talents of artists. Quite often the museum holds exhibitions dedicated to the Tretyakov Gallery. Modern art does not remain unnoticed, you can visit the exhibition of the native painter Igor Levine. Among the permanent exhibitions you can find collections of Western European painting, Russian art, artistic silver.
What is happening today?
To date, the Nizhny Novgorod Museumartistic trades engaged in reading lectures on the history of art, conducts master classes, educational and development activities for children and adults, lessons in the art studio. You can also buy a ticket for attending lectures, music and art events.
Excursions
Museum of Art HistoryNizhny Novgorod region is actively engaged in conducting excursions. You can enroll as a group acquaintance with the expositions, and on an individual introductory course. Two main directions of excursions, which always work - is the domestic and Western European culture. Among the sightseeing tours that pass seasonally, we can distinguish such: a demonstration of Russian art of the XIV-XX centuries, describing the development of fine art from icons to the avant-garde, the display of artistic silver of the 15th - early 20th centuries. domestic and foreign production, a comprehensive review of masterpieces of Western culture (El Greco, Jordaens, Renoir, Cranach). Separately it is worth noting the excursion "Witness of History", which is entirely devoted to the picture "Proclamation of K. Minin" K.E. Makovsky. During the allotted time, it is told about the history, the plot of the picture, the causes of the appearance of the canvas with the audition of audio files.
Especially for schoolchildrenthematic excursions dedicated to Germany, Holland, France. Separately considered the era of romanticism, the Silver Age of Russian literature, art forms, sculpture, portrait, landscapes, historical paintings. For all residents of the city there is an excursion about the secrets of the mansion of D.V. Sirotkina, who will tell a lot of interesting and unknown facts about the life of the head of the city in the house. Separately it is worthwhile to take excursions devoted to the fine arts in the Old Testament.
Photos of the museum
Нижегородский государственный художественный The museum is a beautiful place that photographers love. Photographs with the museum are found on open and closed shows, exhibitions. Specialists note that the building very accurately conveys the atmosphere, and is also an excellent object for photography.
Professional pictures of the museum are often played out, the proceeds are given away for the development of the structure, as well as the collection replenishment. All tourists can make a memorable photo.
Summing up, it is worth noting that Nizhny NovgorodArt Museum - is a unique historical monument of Russia, which is recognized throughout the world. Soulful atmosphere, a large number of exhibits, excursions and entertainment programs allows everyone to learn a lot of interesting things. The museum must be visited by anyone who wants to penetrate the true Russian spirit and to know the "mystery of the Russian soul."
