Russian Painting
Russia is often viewed as the outsider of the art world, with creative genius frequently being hidden behind the representation of icons such as Rublov. This book provides an understanding of the Russian culture as a combination of western culture as well as eastern. These influe... read full description below.
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| ISBN |
9781780429755 |
| Barcode |
9781780429755 |
| Published |
8 May 2012 by Parkstone International |
| Available in |
PDF format
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| Software |
Adobe Ebook Compatible Devices |
| Language |
en |
| Author(s) |
By Leek, Peter |
| Series |
Temporis |
| Availability |
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From the 18th century to the 20th, this book gives a panorama of Russian painting not equalled anywhere else. Russian culture developed in contact with the wider European influence, but retained strong native intonations. It is a culture between East and West, and both influences in together. The book begins with Icons, and it is precisely Icon-painting which gave Russian artist their peculiar preoccupation with ethical questions and a certain kind of palette. It goes on the expound the duality of their art, and point out the originality of their contribution to world art. The illustrations cover all genres and styles of painting in astonishing variety. Such figures as Borovokovsky, Rokotov, Levitsky, Brullov, Fedatov, Repin, Shishkin and Levitan and many more are in these pages.
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