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RUSSIAN CULTURE IN THE 18 TH CENTURY

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Page 1: Russian Culture In The 18th Century

RUSSIAN CULTURE IN THE 18TH CENTURY

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Russian architecture

The break in architecture draws back to Peter I

The Tsar had started standards to cause a revolution in this aspect of building

Peter was influenced by classical and contemporary architecture

He devoted publications to architectural theory

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St. Isaac’s Cathedral; cross section; 1823 by Domenico Adamini

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Peter and Paul’s Cathedral; east dome; 2nd half of 18th century by Domenico Trazzini

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St. Peter’s and Paul’s Fortress; by Domenico Trazzini

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Catholic St. John’s church; 1824-2825; ground plan and section by Domenico Adamini

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Damming of river banks ; granite with access path. Built in 3rd quarter 18th century by Ignazio Luigi Rossi

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Smolny Institute 1806 Tomaso Adamini architect in charge

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conclusion

There were various forms of culture revolution in the 18th century, architecture was only one.

Among those who aided in the turning point was Peter I, Tomaso Adamini, Domenico Adamini, DomenicoTrazzini, andIgnazzio Luigi Rossi.

The architecture aided in making St. Petersburg beautiful and rich in a new culture that Russia had been searching for.