Konstantin Makovsky: the Tsar's painter in America and Paris

"This is a fresh perspective on the art and career of Russian-born artist Konstantin Makovksy, and the wider nineteenth-century enthusiasm for medieval Russian culture. Monumental in scale and rich in exotic detail, Makovsky's canvases depicting the life of Boyar nobility, had an extraordi...

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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London D Giles Limited 2015
Ausgabe:First published
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Zusammenfassung:"This is a fresh perspective on the art and career of Russian-born artist Konstantin Makovksy, and the wider nineteenth-century enthusiasm for medieval Russian culture. Monumental in scale and rich in exotic detail, Makovsky's canvases depicting the life of Boyar nobility, had an extraordinary appeal in America where they toured the nation. This book presents, in beautiful detail, the story behind these remarkable paintings. Wendy Salmond is professor of art and art history, Chapman University, Orange, California.Wilfried Zeisler is the associate curator of nineteenth-century art, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington, DC. Russell E. Martin is professor of history, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. "
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Ausstellungsdaten ermittelt: February 13th 2016 to June 12th 2016
Beschreibung:143 Seiten 22 x 27 cm
ISBN:9781907804700