Dorohan I, Boiko O, Kyrylenko K, Oborska S, Shandrenko O. Naturalistic inquiries of M. Bashkirtseva as an artist: Synthesis of literature and art. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(55):1743-1750. DOI: 10.54919/physics/55.2024.174vp3
Ilona Dorohan, Olha Boiko, Kateryna Kyrylenko, Svitlana Oborska, Olha Shandrenko
Received 10.09.2023, Revised 21.12.2023, Accepted 05.03.2024
https://doi.org/10.54919/physics/55.2024.174vp3
Relevance. Maria Bashkirtseva’s multifaceted approach as an artist and memoirist was significant in the formation of the French naturalism movement. Her integration of literary influences, particularly from Dostoevsky, with her artistic expression provides a unique perspective on the interaction between literature and painting in the late 19th century.
Purpose. This study aims to explore Bashkirtseva’s role in developing naturalism through her artwork and diaries, emphasizing her innovative synthesis of literary and artistic elements.
Methodology. A comprehensive analysis of Bashkirtseva’s paintings, diaries, and personal letters was conducted to trace her artistic evolution and literary influences. The study also examines critical receptions and scholarly works on her contribution to art and literature, alongside a detailed examination of her personal educational background.
Results. The research highlights several key periods in Bashkirtseva’s career where her artistic direction significantly intersected with literary themes, particularly those of naturalism. Her work not only reflects her personal experiences and societal observations but also illustrates a deliberate blending of narrative depth with visual realism.
Conclusions. Bashkirtseva’s contributions were instrumental in shaping the narrative and aesthetic dimensions of French naturalism. Her ability to infuse literary naturalism into her visual art marks her as a pivotal figure in the integration of these cultural domains. The study reaffirms her status as a crucial link in understanding the evolution of modern European art and literature.
Keywords: synthesis; images of children; traditions of Dostoevsky; heritage of Bastien-Lepage
Dorohan I, Boiko O, Kyrylenko K, Oborska S, Shandrenko O. Naturalistic inquiries of M. Bashkirtseva as an artist: Synthesis of literature and art. Sci Herald Uzhhorod Univ Ser Phys. 2024;(55):1743-1750. DOI: 10.54919/physics/55.2024.174vp3