“Yurtas,” created by Nicholas Roerich in 1931, belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. This artwork is part of the “Genghis Khan” series.
In the artwork, Roerich depicts a tranquil landscape featuring traditional yurtas, emblematic of the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle, bathed in the quiet serenity of the steppe. The composition showcases a series of dome-shaped tents, constructed with an apparent sensitivity to the natural environment. The earthy tones of the yurtas harmonize with the surrounding landscape, which stretches out under a vast, calm sky. In the background, a distant mountain range can be perceived, echoing the vast expanse and grandeur of the Mongolian plateau. The overall aesthetic evokes a sense of timeless peace and connection to the natural world, resonating with the Symbolist movement’s inclination towards transcendent and mythical themes.
