Overview of Russian Painting

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.

Focus on Icon-Painting

The book begins with Icons, and it is precisely Icon-painting which gave Russian artists their peculiar preoccupation with ethical questions and a certain kind of palette.

The Duality and Originality of Russian Art

It goes on to 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.

Notable Artists

Such figures as Borovokovsky, Rokotov, Levitsky, Brullov, Fedatov, Repin, Shishkin, and Levitan and many more are in these pages.