Leningrad School of Painting

The Leningrad School of Painting is a renowned Russian art movement centered in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) during the 20th century. It emphasizes a high level of technical skill, a respect for classical traditions, and a focus on realism. Artists often specialized in landscape, portrait, and genre scenes, capturing the landscape, daily life, and people of Russia with detail and emotional depth. While rooted in conventional techniques, the school also reflected the social and political contexts of its time. Its influence persists, representing a significant chapter in Soviet and Russian art history.