Russian Painting

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Art History, European, General Art
Cover of the book Russian Painting by Peter Leek, Parkstone International
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter Leek ISBN: 9781783107506
Publisher: Parkstone International Publication: September 15, 2015
Imprint: Parkstone International Language: English
Author: Peter Leek
ISBN: 9781783107506
Publisher: Parkstone International
Publication: September 15, 2015
Imprint: Parkstone International
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Parkstone International

Cover of the book Edward Hopper by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Klee by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Vigée-Lebrun by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Die erotische Fotografie by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Chagall by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Van Gogh by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Opium by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Vincent van Gogh by Peter Leek
Cover of the book L'Impressionnisme by Peter Leek
Cover of the book 30 Millennia of Sculpture by Peter Leek
Cover of the book 1000 Erotic Works of Genius by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Michelangelo by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Bikini Story by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Hokusai by Peter Leek
Cover of the book Velázquez by Peter Leek
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy