Russian Modernism: Cross-Currents of German and Russian Art, 1907-1917

Russian Modernism: Cross-Currents of German and Russian Art, 1907-1917 / ISBN 9783791354583 / Discounted but in nice condition, with some rubbing to the jacket and light shelfwear / 208-page hardcover, 9.5 x 11.5 inches, published by the Neue Gallery & Prestel *** This book explores the direct connections and collaborations of German and Russian artists and the affinities between both countries’ artistic development. Russian Modernism maps the Russian version of expressionism and puts it in the context of the history of 20th century art. Russian Modernism is dedicated to the radical modernist movements in Russian and German art during the early years of the 20th century. Their development was parallel and often intertwined. Artists such as Vasily Kandinsky or Alexej von Jawlensky are claimed by the Germans but remain Russian artists for the Russians. The Burluk brothers, who became celebrities of the Russian radical art scene, participated in the first exhibition of the Blauer Reit