for studying languages and other sciences and noble arts”
emerging of the art department in the Academy of Sciences;1757 – institution of “Special three noblest Arts Academy” by Elizaveta Petrovna (advised by Shuvalov);
1758 – the beginning of studies
Three age groups:
6-9 years
9-12 years
12-15 years
16 years – becoming a student of academy;
The course lasted 9 years, the program included studying engravings, portraits, sculpture, architecture;
Graduated from the Academy were awarded the title of the artist, the ones who got a golden medal could go abroad free for improving skills.
History