The Peredvizhniki (Wanderers or Itinerants) were a group of artists in 19th century Russia who represent the seeds of Russia's Cultural Revolution. They seceded from the Academy in 1863 in protest against foreign-inspired classicism and the constricting programs of the annual competitions. Its artistic creed was realism, national feeling and social consciousness. They produced realistic portrayals of inspiring or pathetic subjects from Russian middle-class and peasant life in literal, easily understood style. The society organized mobile exhibitions of their works in an effort to bring serious art to the people. Their influence spread throughout Russia and was dominant for nearly 30 years, but by the end of the century it had greatly declined.
The Peredvizhniki ("Wanderers") are the most influential current in Russian art history and founded the basis for today's Russian school of art. See their paintings and know why.
Vasily Perov (1834-1882)
Ivan Kramskoy (1837-1887)
Ilya Repin (1844-1930)
Vasily Surikov (1848-1916)
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