Russian Art of the Avant Garde: Theory and Criticism 1902-1934
Anthology of Russian avant-garde manifestos and criticism from 1902 to 1934, edited by John E. Bowlt, with 105 illustrations and essential primary sources.
About This Book
This volume gathers essential theoretical and critical writings by Russian artists and critics active between 1902 and 1934.
The texts document the emergence and evolution of avant-garde movements including Suprematism, Constructivism, and Futurism.
Editor John E. Bowlt provides context for the documents, which originally appeared in journals, exhibition catalogues, and artists' statements.
The collection includes 105 illustrations that complement the written sources and illustrate key works discussed by the authors.
Published in paperback with 414 pages, the book serves as a primary reference for scholars and students of early twentieth-century Russian art.
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