Description

Iskusstvo Moskva, 1982. Hardcover, 188 pages : illustrations (some color). Text in Russian. Very good in very good dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gold lettering on front and spine. Light scuffing and fading to edges of covers. Binding tight. Pages unmarked. Dust jacket has a few small nicks and tears and light creasing along edges. Light overall scuffing and soiling to jacket as well. Now in an archival-quality (removable) Brodart Cover. A comprehensive biography of Vladimir Vasilievich Stasov (1824 - 1906), a prominent Russian art and music critic. The book delves into Stasov's life, exploring his significant influence on Russian culture during the 19th century. It examines his advocacy for a national art style, his relationships with notable composers and artists, and his role in shaping Russian artistic identity. The authors provide a detailed analysis of Stasov's contributions, supported by extensive research and documentation.