To the Question of Organization of Art Exhibitions in the Cities of the Irkutsk Province of the Beginning of the XX Century: on the Materials of Periodic Printing

The article analyzes the sources of periodicals of the early XX century. on the organization of art exhibitions in the cities of the Irkutsk province. Newspapers told readers about unique events, familiarized residents with the paintings of domestic and foreign artists, the artistic life of the region. The study examines the main stages of exhibitions, identifies problems and results of events. The work proved that the sources of periodicals show how the idea of urban residents about the exhibitions taking place, value guidelines in art was formed.