The capital of our Motherland is famous not only for the opportunities that open to its inhabitants, not only for its stunning architecture and rich history. The cultural aspect also contributes to the overall image of the ancient city. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists and indigenous people visit Moscow museums in order to get acquainted and get to know Russian culture more deeply.
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Known far beyond the borders of our country, the Museum of Applied Arts in Moscow is located in the Osterman House estate complex, named after its former owners. At the end of the XVII century, the building was owned by the boyars Streshnev, then he was inherited by Count I.A. Osterman. At the end of the XVIII century, the estate acquired an appearance close to modern. This happened after reconstruction according to the project of an architect who wished to remain anonymous. The building often changed its owners. At one time the Moscow Theological Seminary was located here. It was on her initiative that an extension was made to the right gallery, which was intended as a diocesan dormitory. During the Soviet era, the building was in the possession of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee, after which the Presidium of the Supreme Council and then the Council of Ministers were located there. Today it is a museum, which is an architectural monument of the XVIII-XX centuries.
Museum Collection Formation
The museum's collection was formed by combining a variety of collections. The exposition presented to attention contains about 238 thousand objects. The museum includes several sections: products from stone and metal; bone and wood; glass objects and ceramics; lacquer miniature; works of art; tissue. Manuscripts, various kinds of scientific documentation and rare books are also on display.
Many exhibits were provided by the All-Russian Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, the Handicraft Museum and the Museum of Folk Art S.T. Morozov contributed, many unique items were donated by the Research Institute of the Art Industry by decision of the Moscow Government in August 1999.
How do other museums in Moscow differ from the All-Russian Museum of Applied Arts?
Moscow museums offer their visitors to touch the past of our nation, the culture of the peoples of the country. The difference of the All-Russian Museum of Applied Art from similar institutions is that it is the only one of its kind, combining in its collection the best examples of handicrafts, factories for the manufacture of souvenirs, as well as works of author's applied art.
Museum Fine Art Collection
The Museum of Applied Arts in Moscow boasts an exposition of works by ingenious Russian masters of the broadest time period, starting from the era of Peter the Great and ending with the period of the fall of the Romanovs. The unique collections collected here also contain the creations of Russian masters of ceramics, glassmakers, enamels and many others. The visitors are presented with an amazing collection of author's graphics and paintings, as well as works of artists known in the field of applied art.
Having visited the hall of the section called "Traditional Folk Art", you can enjoy the Volga house carving patterns. The hall features painted details typical of peasant houses in the regions of the Russian North. Other halls of the museum present unique samovars, jewelry and collection porcelain to the attention of visitors. All this can be seen by visiting only one museum in a city like Moscow. Sights - photos with descriptions - are presented in this article.
History in books
Not all Moscow antiquities have in their arsenal such a rich collection of unique folios and prints as this museum of art. The Department of Rare Books is his real pride, because it contains printing monuments of special historical significance that correspond to the main profile of the museum. The library includes a wide collection of various kinds of publications, one way or another connected with applied art in all its manifestations.
"Property of Russia" - a new project
The Museum of Applied Arts in Moscow launches a new project called "Property of Russia". The main objective of the program is to develop concepts for the development of the museum. Its basic provisions include the creation of an internationally recognizable brand, an open door policy, and active participation in various international projects. It also implies the organization of so-called traveling exhibitions in all regions of Russia, and the active involvement of young talented artists and design specialists in their participation. The five-year project has room for many thematic seminars and conferences. The first in line is an exhibition dedicated to lacquer miniatures, followed by displays of lace products, as well as projects related to carving on bone and other materials. The organizers of the exhibitions claim that not only exhibits from the museum’s collection will be presented to the attention of the audience, but also works from private collections and works by contemporary artists that were specially transmitted for this event. The pearl of the vernissage, in particular, will be a completely unique panel with the poetic name "Seasons. Seasons."
Masterpieces of exhibitions
In the framework of the project "Property of Russia", such works as:
- a box with the intriguing title "Tale of Tsar Saltan" by Yuri Petrov and many of his experimental works;
- illustrations for the well-known literary work "The Word of Igor's Campaign" by Nikolai Lopatin;
- stunning imagination work of Alexander Smirnov - panel "Russian Babylon";
- "Clock of Time" ("Forty-Thief") - an exclusive chest of Lev Nikonov.
Of course, these are far from all the exhibits presented at the exhibition. On the eve of its immediate opening, a conference was held on the topic “Lacquer Miniature of the Present, ” which brought together many respected experts. There were much more people interested in the conference than the organizers expected. Representatives of the world of art from different countries, museum specialists gathered. One of the most anticipated guests at the conference - an expert from the Louvre itself, unfortunately, could not come himself, however, he presented his written report to the public.
"Property of Russia" is a large-scale and global project, which is an integral part of the development concept of the Moscow Museum, which was approved by the board of the Ministry of Culture. Currently, the Museum of Applied Arts in Moscow plans to complete the reconstruction of one of its buildings, and create a storage facility. About 1.3 billion rubles are planned to be spent on reconstruction. The bulk of the amount will be received from the state budget, the remaining money is planned to be received from interested sponsors who consider art museums a profitable investment.
Upgrade plans
More recently, the Museum of Applied Arts in Moscow posted on its website a new strategic development program. According to the press service of the museum, a large-scale reconstruction will be completed by 2017-2018. Various tasks have been set in the plans for updating. The first thing to do is to evict from the building an art museum called "Gaining Freedom", which, incidentally, is nothing more than a branch of the Russian Museum of Modern History. Next, it is planned to restore the currently empty outbuilding. Already in 2016, the reconstruction of the museum park will be completed, and the courtyard will be accessible for walking. The museum plans to open its own store and even a cafeteria. The plans of the museum administration include comprehensive cooperation with masters of design and crafts, expansion of the historical part of the museum collection. For advanced owners of smartphones, it is planned to develop a special mobile application where you can view the latest news of your favorite museum. Perhaps even the name of the institution will undergo some changes.
