Defining Russian Graphic Arts: From Diaghilev to Stalin, 1898-1934 [Hardcover]

Alla Rosenfeld (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1999

Defining Russian Graphic Arts explores the energy and innovation of Russian graphic arts during the period which began with the explosion of artistic creativity initiated by Serge Diaghilev at the end of the nineteenth century and which ended in the mid-1930s with Stalin's devastating control over the arts. This beautifully illustrated book represents the development of Russian graphic arts as a continuum during these forty years, and places Suprematism and Constructivism in the context of the other major, but lesser-known, manifestations of early twentieth-century Russian art. About 100 works borrowed from the National Library of Russia and the Research Museum of the Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia-many seen here for the first time outside of Russia-are featured in this book. Additional works have been drawn from the Zimmerli Art Museum, The New York Public Library, and from other public and private collections. Together they provide a rare opportunity to view and learn about a wide variety of artists, from the acclaimed to the lesser known.

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From the Publisher

Contributors are: E. V. Barkhatova, E. V. Grishina, Nina Gurianova, Edward Kasinec, Janet Kennedy, E. N. Litovchenko, E. A. Pliusnina, and Alla Rosenfeld.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813526043
• ISBN-13: 978-0813526041
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,773,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)