art, russian

An account of Russian cultural history from earliest times to the present. Includes a chronological table, a table of the rulers of Russia, a bibliography, a gazetteer, and an index.

Examples of art from three Russian museums introduce and illustrate the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet.

A study of 20th century artist Marc Chagall and how he came to develop his personal style of fantasy art. Includes color illustrations.

Explores the geographical/ethnographic background, and cultural history of Russia and the former Soviet Union, and features a tour of modern-day regions. Includes a chronological table, over forty maps, and illustrations.

Text and lavish photographs present the treasures of the Rurik and Romanov dynasties in Russia.

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.