Konstantin Somov
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Konstantin Somov
149.99 €
This book is essentially the first modern monograph on Konstantin Somov, which covers all stages of his life and work. An artist of unique talent, Somov was one of the best and perhaps the best master of the Silver Age of Russian culture, the brightest, according to Sergei Diaghilev, star of the "World of Art". A brilliant draftsman, landscape painter, portraitist, Somov was deeply rooted in the fin de siecle aesthetics with its mysticism, decadence and eroticism, rightfully being one of its legislators. His name is inextricably linked to retrospectivism and the Rococo image, presented with inventive fantasy, ironic grotesque and sensual overtones. The artist's trademark was the nightly gallant festivities with their fireworks, hints of intricate plot, couples in rococo costumes and characters from the Commedia dell'Arte.
Being one of the most sought-after artists in his homeland, where every collector sought to have his "Somov", in emigration he faced almost complete obscurity. Perfectly realizing the unmodernity of his art, Somov nevertheless did not wish to change his views, remaining faithful to the aesthetic principles of the "World of Art" to the end and honing his skills to perfection.
The book is addressed to a wide range of Russian art lovers.
Being one of the most sought-after artists in his homeland, where every collector sought to have his "Somov", in emigration he faced almost complete obscurity. Perfectly realizing the unmodernity of his art, Somov nevertheless did not wish to change his views, remaining faithful to the aesthetic principles of the "World of Art" to the end and honing his skills to perfection.
The book is addressed to a wide range of Russian art lovers.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Artists of the Russian emigration