Vrubel
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Mikhail Vrubel stands as one of the most singular and visionary figures in Russian art history — a painter whose tortured genius and magnificent obsessions placed him squarely at the intersection of Symbolism and Modernism. This volume from the celebrated Russian Painters series presents a comprehensive survey of Vrubel's remarkable output, from his iconic and haunting depictions of the Demon — drawn from Lermontov's epic poem — to his breathtaking panels, mosaics, and theatrical designs that redefined the boundaries of Russian decorative art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published by Aurora Art Publishers of Leningrad, this edition reflects the authoritative Soviet-era scholarship dedicated to preserving and championing Russia's great artistic heritage, presenting Vrubel's work through rich reproductions and critical commentary. Vrubel's art is defined by a restless, incandescent energy — his swirling brushwork and jewel-like colour palette communicate an interior world of extraordinary intensity. For collectors and students of Russian art alike, this volume raises a compelling question: how does a mind so consumed by beauty and darkness leave an indelible mark on an entire nation's cultural identity?
Author: Mikhail Aleksandrovich (1856-1910) Vrubel
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Aurora Art Publishers
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Mikhail Vrubel stands as one of the most singular and visionary figures in Russian art history — a painter whose tortured genius and magnificent obsessions placed him squarely at the intersection of Symbolism and Modernism. This volume from the celebrated Russian Painters series presents a comprehensive survey of Vrubel's remarkable output, from his iconic and haunting depictions of the Demon — drawn from Lermontov's epic poem — to his breathtaking panels, mosaics, and theatrical designs that redefined the boundaries of Russian decorative art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Published by Aurora Art Publishers of Leningrad, this edition reflects the authoritative Soviet-era scholarship dedicated to preserving and championing Russia's great artistic heritage, presenting Vrubel's work through rich reproductions and critical commentary. Vrubel's art is defined by a restless, incandescent energy — his swirling brushwork and jewel-like colour palette communicate an interior world of extraordinary intensity. For collectors and students of Russian art alike, this volume raises a compelling question: how does a mind so consumed by beauty and darkness leave an indelible mark on an entire nation's cultural identity?