Artistic Characteristics of 20th Century Azerbaijan Painting

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Although Azerbaijani fine art has an ancient history and rich artistic traditions, it is undeniable that it has been significantly updated and enriched in terms of types, genres and themes since the 20th century. This was primarily due to the fact that after the occupation of Azerbaijan by the 11th Army, the social and political structure in the local area developed in a very different form and content than before. If we have to connect this serious innovation directly with the field of painting, then we must say that artistic principles have undergone a more serious change in this space. Thus, at the turn of the century, the artistic principles of European-Russian painting were showing their influence in Azerbaijan. Let us add that in that period - the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century - the strong influence of the traditions of realism on the Azerbaijani visual art was undoubtedly related to the formation of artistic processes in a new direction in Baku, which was exposed to a noticeable influx of foreigners due to the development of the oil industry. The special education of Azerbaijani youth, the publication of newspapers and magazines, as well as the presentation of various exhibitions to the public caused the emergence of a new creative environment in the emerging visual arts space in the country's capital. This picture was further renewed after the Sovietization of the country. The opening of an art school in Baku, the opening of museums, and the organization of various scale exhibitions gave impetus to the enrichment of the Azerbaijani art space with local personnel, the creation and development of various fields of art. Indeed, the establishment of an art school in Baku in 1920 and the training of personnel who will develop various types of visual and decorative-applied art in the local area soon after can be counted among the main reasons for the development in the art space. No matter how much the development of Soviet art in Azerbaijan in the 20th century, which was distinguished by its close attachment to ideology, was filled with political calls and recommendations, the opposing generations of artists managed to create works that could enrich our national fine art store by expressing a creative attitude to national values in this artistic space full of contrasts. The development of our national fine art, including painting, which took place in conditions where artistic processes replaced each other, led to the development of creators with different styles in this field. In the end, all this led to 7 the enrichment of Azerbaijani art with unique artistic and aesthetic features, we would not be mistaken. By interpreting the works of various genres and themes created in those years, we can reveal and appreciate the artistic features that characterize the 20th century Azerbaijani painting...