The Murals of the Hall of the Facets in Moscow Kremlin: Returning to Folk Spirit

The repainting of 16th-century murals in the Hall of the Facets, Moscow Kremlin, by Palekh icon-painters under the direction of archaeologist Georgy Filimonov introduced a significant shift toward national art in Russia. Commissioned for the coronation of Alexander III, these murals were intended to symbolize tsarist autocracy but also served as a means to foster a distinctively Russian artistic tradition. The study examines how this repainting project, blending historical restoration with creative reinterpretation, reflected broader cultural and political narratives of late 19th-century Russia.

Maslov, K. I. (2014). The Murals of the Hall of the Facets in Moscow Kremlin: Returning to Folk Spirit. Observatory of Culture, (6), 54–59. https://doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2014-0-6-54-59