"mir iskusstva"的定义和意义

What is "Mir Iskusstva"?

Mir Iskusstva, which means "World of Art" in Russian, was an art movement and magazine that began in the late 19th century in Russia. It was started by artists and thinkers including Alexandre Benois and Léon Bakst, with Sergei Diaghilev as one of its most important members. The movement aimed to bring back and promote Russian art and culture by including a wide range of artistic styles, from traditional Russian patterns and themes to modern European influences. Mir Iskusstva emphasized the importance of beauty, skill, and creativity in art, rejecting the strict realistic style and political themes that were common in Russian art at the time. The movement had an important role in shaping Russian modern art and influencing the development of new artistic ideas in Russia.