Peter Carl Faberge

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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of art in Russia. Specifically it discusses how Peter Carl Faberge's products have served, and been affected by, the idea that the arts in Russia are a political, religious, and philosophical arena for debate in the absence of a free press. The paper examines the effect Faberge has had on the arts in Russia. The paper further examines how Faberge is one of the most famous Russian artists in the world, with his works reflecting the opulence and garishness of the Victorian era, and illustrating the attention to detail and opulent decor that was so popular at the time. The paper concludes that Faberge brought world attention to the Russian art world.

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"Faberge was an innovator, and that is another important part of his artistic legacy. He brought art nouveau to Russia and created a myriad of decorative pieces. Some estimate his designs numbered more than 150,000 (Von Hapsburg, 1996, p. 4). In actuality, Faberge never made anything himself. He employed hundreds of artisans and craftspeople who did the design and execution. Faberge's contribution was his shrewd business sense and the materials used, such as precious stones, the carving, and the use of gold and silver in the designs.
Faberge's works represented an opulent and excessive time in world and Russian history. The wealthy were extremely wealthy, and society was becoming more mobile, more open, and more interested in the world around them."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Julius, M. (1994, March). The meaningless artistry of Carl Faberge. Contemporary Review, 264, 143+.
• Von Habsburg, G. Faberge in his own time - royal jeweler Peter Carl Faberge. Magazine Antiques, March, 1996, pg. 1-10. Retrieved from the Find Articles Web site: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1026/is_n3_v149/ai_18159918 14 April 2006.
• Williams, R. C. (1999). Russia imagined: Art, culture and national identity, 1840-1995. New York: Peter Lang.

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