Abstract
In considering Bakst's Ballets Russes costumes, and their associated works on paper, two aspects merit attention: their boldness and their wearability. His stunning juxtapositions of color, pattern, and texture are immediately striking and are what initially attract the viewer. The sources for this particular feature of Bakst's design concept have received considerable attention in scholarly literature and can be readily traced to his membership in the celebrated Mir Iskusstva or World of Art group. This group of intellectuals-which included, in addition to Bakst, both Benois and Diaghilev-flourished in St. Petersburg at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries, and became involved in many diverse activities. Thus, the group members displayed an interest in Wagner and his idea of the total work of art or Gesamtkunstwerk. They were fascinated with exotic and past civilizations, yet they actively encouraged the rejuvenation and
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
