Russian Art of the Avant Garde: Theory and Criticism 1902-1934 (Revised Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (921 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500293058 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
105 illustrations. Illustrated with more than 100 rare photographs of artworks and written works as well as facsimiles, and supplemented by clear introductory essays, bibliographical information, and copious notes, this is the essential sourcebook for a full understanding of the motivations and struggles that produced an extraordinary, seminal epoch in Russian art. Kandinsky, Malevich, Gabo, Pevsner, and others are well known for their important contribution to the history of modern Western art, but there were many lesser-known artists whose statements have never been read outside their own country.Here John E. Bowlt has collected and translated manifestos, articles, and declarations by the principal artists and critics of the Russian avant-garde. A major resource, collecting essays, articles, manifestos, and works of art by Russian artists and critics in the early twentieth century, available again at the 100th anniversary of the Russian RevolutionDuring the first third of the twentieth century, Russian art w
Olivia said It provided great primary sources that helped me link them between certain. I used this book to help write my undergrad thesis on one of Victory Over the Sun's creators, Malevich. It provided great primary sources that helped me link them between certain points I was making. It's a great collection of information for the student or scholar looking to get a glimpse into the frameworks of these artists a
. He is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, including the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship and the Fulbright-Hays Awards. Bowlt is Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Southern California, and Director of its Institute of Modern Russian Culture. John E
Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Russian