Russian Genre Painting in the Nineteenth Century (Oxford Historical Monographs) [Hardcover]

Rosalind P. Gray (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198208758 | ISBN-13: 978-0198208754 | Publication Date: December 28, 2000

This book examines Russian genre painting in the first three quarters of the nineteenth century. It focuses on five major artists who made significant contributions to Russian intellectual life: Venetsianov, Bryullov, Ivanov, Fedotov, and Perov.

Editorial Reviews

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`without sacrificing an intellectial probity which should appeal to the specialist in the field, this is an articulate and 'user-friendly' volume which should speak also to students of Russian culture in its broadest, multidisciplinary sense, and to an intelligent general readership as well.' Seer, 79, 4

`This is a well-structured and judicious apraisal of an important area of the Russian visual arts which draws on a wealth of original research to produce a scrupulously historical account and a varied set of cultural analyses viewed through the prism of contemporary art historical debates.' Seer, 79, 4

`what makes Gray's study of exceptional interest is her stress on the international perspective' Seer, 79, 4

`thoroughly researched and meticulously argued' Seer, 79, 4

`In what is a woefully under-researched area of Russian art history Rosalind Gray's comprehensive and insightful survey of Russian genre painting in the first three-quarters of the nineteenth century is a welcome and much-needed addition.' Seer, 79, 4

About the Author

Rosalind Gray is a Lecturer in the History and Theory of Art at University of Kent at Canterbury.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198208758
• ISBN-13: 978-0198208754
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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