The artwork titled “Study of scene decoration for ‘The Rite of Spring'” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1930. This piece, associated with the Symbolism art movement, falls under the genre of design.
The artwork depicts a mystical, rugged landscape characterized by verdant hills and peculiar, pointed rock formations ascending toward a peculiar, prominent central boulder. Surrounding this scene are tall, slender poles adorned with tattered, faded banners, evoking an ancient, ceremonial atmosphere. The sky above is painted with subtle yet dynamic cloud formations, emphasizing the ethereal and timeless quality of the scene. The arrangement of elements in the artwork conveys a sense of ritualistic significance, mirroring the thematic essence of the ballet, “The Rite of Spring,” for which this scene was designed.
