painting, russian

Examines the life and work of twentieth-century Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, generally regarded as an originator of abstract painting, and showcases some of his masterpieces.

A brief biography of this twentieth-century artist and an explanation of his philosophy of art are followed by analyses of twelve of his paintings. Includes color reproductions of the paintings.

Surveys the life and work of nineteenth-century Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky, analyzes his masterpieces, explains them in their historical and social context, and includes more than three hundred full-color reproductions of his paintings.

Chronicles the life and career of Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, exploring his impact on modern art and sharing some of his most famous works.

Traces the life of the noted painter, from his birth in Russia to his death in France, with an emphasis on his Jewish background.

Discusses the life and work of the artist Chagall, from his birth in Russia to his death at the age of ninety-seven.

A study of twentieth-century artist Marc Chagall, discussing the two major influences on his life and work, including his origins as a Jew born in a small Russian town, and his experiences in Paris where he moved in 1910. Includes over sixty illustrations.

Contains several works of Soviet art found in The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, one of the world's richest museums and a treasure-house of the finest works of Russian and Soviet art.

Intersperses details about the life of Russian artist Marc Chagall with illustrations and analyses of his paintings.