Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: David King & Cathy Porter
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips to back of cover, slight yellowing to cover.
Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution chronicles the tumultuous events of the 1905 Russian Revolution through the biting lens of political caricature. This compelling volume uncovers a vast collection of satirical artworks, many previously unseen, that vividly capture the social unrest, political upheaval, and revolutionary fervor of the era. It illustrates how artists wielded their pens as weapons, lampooning the Tsarist regime and galvanizing public opinion with sharp wit and stark imagery. The work presents a unique visual history, offering profound insights into the power of art as a tool for dissent and social commentary during a pivotal moment in Russian history. This essential collection details the artistic responses to oppression, providing a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of revolutionary art.
Author: David King & Cathy Porter
Binding: Paperback
Published: Jonathan Cape., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chips to back of cover, slight yellowing to cover.
Blood & Laughter: Caricatures From The 1905 Revolution chronicles the tumultuous events of the 1905 Russian Revolution through the biting lens of political caricature. This compelling volume uncovers a vast collection of satirical artworks, many previously unseen, that vividly capture the social unrest, political upheaval, and revolutionary fervor of the era. It illustrates how artists wielded their pens as weapons, lampooning the Tsarist regime and galvanizing public opinion with sharp wit and stark imagery. The work presents a unique visual history, offering profound insights into the power of art as a tool for dissent and social commentary during a pivotal moment in Russian history. This essential collection details the artistic responses to oppression, providing a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of revolutionary art.