Beyond the boundaries of socialist realism : the path of national traditions in the Soviet art of the 20th century / Natalia Alexandrova and Olga Polyanskaya = Za granit͡sami sot͡sialisticheskogo realizma : puti nat͡sionalʹnykh tradit͡siĭ v sovetskoĭ zhivopisi XX veka / Natalii͡a Aleksandrova i Olʹga Poli͡anskai͡a.
Issued in slipcase. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Despite being of different schools, generations and often creative mindsets, these artists were united by their need for inner freedom, which drove their work beyond the restrictions of Socialist Realism, the dominant ideology of the time. Following an in-depth study of the subject as a whole, the book is divided into two sections representing the two countries and cultures. It features paintings and drawings by more than 50 artists plus a biography and analysis of their works. Written by two leading Art Historians from the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, in both English and Russian, this book will appeal to everyone interested in modern art, both experts and enthusiasts alike. Features over 200 paintings and drawings by over 50 artists from Russia and Azerbaijan. Written by leading authorities in Art History from the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.
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