The Russian Experiment in Art 1863-1922: -World of Art Series- (E): 0

The Russian Experiment in Art 1863-1922: -World of Art Series- (E): 0

by Camilla Gray (Author), Camilla Gray (Author), Marian Burleigh-Motley (Author)

Synopsis

When the original edition of this book was published, John Russell hailed it as "a massive contribution to our knowledge of one of the most fascinating and mysterious episodes in the history of modern art." Revised and expanded by Marian Burleigh-Motley, the book remains the most compact, accurate, reasonably priced survey of sixty years of creative dynamic activity that influenced the progress of Western art and architecture. 256 illus., 21 in color.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 324
Edition: Revised and updated edition
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 06 Oct 1986

ISBN 10: 0500202079
ISBN 13: 9780500202074
Book Overview: 'A book of the most utmost importance to the student of art history' Arts Review

Media Reviews
'As for the study of modern Russian art, a new era was opened up ... by the publication of Camilla Gray's pioneering work' - The Times Literary Supplement
'A major contribution to the study not just of Russian art, but of the 'modern movement' as a whole' - The Guardian
Author Bio
Camilla Gray was a talented art historian who pioneered the study of Russian art history in this period. Dr. Marian Burleigh-Motley has had extensive experience of teaching Russian avant-garde art at Princeton University, Hunter College and the Institute of Fine Arts, and New York University.