New Narratives of Russian and East European Art
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780367137908
Subjects: Art, russian; Art, european; Art and society
Description: "This book brings together thirteen scholars to introduce the newest and most cutting-edge research in the field of Russian and East European art history. Reconsidering canonical figures, reexamining prevalent debates, and revisiting aesthetic developments, the book challenges accepted histories and entrenched dichotomies in art and architecture from the nineteenth century to the present. In doing so, it resituates the artistic production of this region within broader socio-cultural currents and analyzes its interconnections with international discourse, competing political and aesthetic ideologies, and continuous discussions over identity"--