Russian Ark & other musings, questions

[Kristi Groberg]

At 21:30 14.02.2007, you wrote:
>Has anyone seen the film Russian Ark?  I've read some reviews and it
>sounds like it gives a general historical overview of Russia (300
>years worth) over the course of an hour and a half.

There is an effective way to show "Russian Ark" to my upper division 
Art History students. I teach Russian Art & Architecture, but the 
student body I work with is comprised of studio artists, so none of 
them have Russian or a background in Russian History. And none of 
them are going to be art historians.  Therefore this film, which is 
stunning, would have little meaning for them in Russian. But, if you 
get the DVD, there are a couple of documentaries on it that are 
terrific. One is the full length film, narrated by the 
English-speaking German producer. He not only explains what is 
happening in the film, he discusses Russian History, and he also 
explains the problems he had making the film and the techniques that 
were used. My students are usually fascinated with this. There is 
also a documentary on the DVD that was made by a boy who looks to be 
about 13, and who is fascinated with the Hermitage and the people who 
work in it.

Hope this helps,

Kris Groberg 

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