T. 10. Kn. 1. - Russian art of the late XIX - early XX centuries In the introduction to this, the authors outline the difficult historical situation in which artists had to work on the verge of centuries. On the one hand, Russia found itself in a crisis and this crisis permeated all areas of culture, all types of art, captured the work of many excellent masters. On the other hand, a revolutionary upsurge took hold in the country and art experienced its impact.