Traditions Rediscovered: the Finley Collection of Russian Art

For those who love Realism in art, and in particular Social Realism, this beautifulbook presents a beautiful selection of Soviet paintings collected by an American businessman, Lyle Finley, as the Soviet Union collapsed. A fascinating array of Soviet art, mostly from St. Petersburg and Voronezh, by both great Soviet masters and early career artists. Beautifully designed by Samuel Antupit, an American great in the publishing world, the book includes essays on the Soviet academy system by Melissa Hefferlin and Maria Gough. An ornament to any coffee table, and a must for lovers of realistic painting. Hard Cover ISBN: 0965164535 Publisher: CommonPlace Publishing