These paintings are known to every Russian person since childhood. They are an integral part of Russian culture. And if you are interested in it, it is important to know these pictures. 1. The Last Day of Pompeii by Karl Bryullov (1833) The Russians know about the tragedy of Pompey primarily thanks to Karl Bryullov …
Probably, everyone thought about the paradox of Malevich’s “Black Square”. You can’t think of anything easier than a black square. There is nothing easier than drawing a black square. Nevertheless, it is recognized as a masterpiece. If today it goes to open auction, collectors will buy it for 140 million $! How did this “misunderstanding” …
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