The art of the Soviet Union /
Ivan Lindsay, Rena Lavery.
- 160 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Landscapes Still lifes Nudes Portraits.
This 4-volume set examines different genres of art in the USSR, covering the period from the October Revolution in 1917 to the dissolution of the Union in 1991. The books showcase the best paintings and sculptures of the period and present rarely seen gems from provincial museums and museums of former Soviet republics. Each book opens with an expert article on the subject. Images are organised in chronological order, displaying a wide variety of artistic styles from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Socialist Realism, Severe Style and Neorealism.
Specialized.
9781910787892 (hbk.) : £120.00
Art--Soviet Union. Landscapes in art. Still-life in art. Nude in art. Portraits. Art and Design. Art and Design.