The Russian Experiment In Art 1863–1922
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket visible. Page Condition: Slightly yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the study of modern art history, The Russian Experiment in Art 1863–1922 chronicles the revolutionary artistic movements that transformed Russia over six tumultuous decades. Camilla Gray presents a richly illustrated and meticulously researched account of the avant-garde pioneers — from the Wanderers and World of Art movements through to Constructivism and Suprematism — who fundamentally reshaped the visual language of the twentieth century. With 256 illustrations, including 21 in colour, the book details the radical experiments of figures such as Kandinsky, Malevich, and Tatlin, situating their innovations within the broader social and political upheavals of the era. Gray argues with scholarly authority that Russia's contribution to modern art was not peripheral but central, and her work remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the origins of abstract and conceptual art.
Author: Camilla Gray
Format: Paperback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket visible. Page Condition: Slightly yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the study of modern art history, The Russian Experiment in Art 1863–1922 chronicles the revolutionary artistic movements that transformed Russia over six tumultuous decades. Camilla Gray presents a richly illustrated and meticulously researched account of the avant-garde pioneers — from the Wanderers and World of Art movements through to Constructivism and Suprematism — who fundamentally reshaped the visual language of the twentieth century. With 256 illustrations, including 21 in colour, the book details the radical experiments of figures such as Kandinsky, Malevich, and Tatlin, situating their innovations within the broader social and political upheavals of the era. Gray argues with scholarly authority that Russia's contribution to modern art was not peripheral but central, and her work remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the origins of abstract and conceptual art.