Russian Graphic Design, 1880-1917
Elena Chernevich , Nina Baburina (Editor)
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Автор Роскос Олеся
Russia's rapid industrial growth in the late 19th-centuryresulted in a breathtaking proliferation of commercial art and design. Now, for the first time, this book acquaints the reader with the spectacular graphic art of this period. The majority of the 294 works reproduced herehave never before been seen in the West. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations.
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Industrial Growth:The era saw a dramatic increase in Russian industry, which fueled the need for advertising and, consequently, a boom in graphic design.
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Diverse Styles:
- Style Russe: Incorporated stylized peasant and folk motifs, representing a distinctly Russian aesthetic.
- Moderne (Art Nouveau): This style, known as moderne in Russia, brought a contemporary, decorative quality to the graphic arts.
- The World of Art (Mir Iskusstva) Group: This neoclassical group also contributed to the era's graphic design, influenced by its rejection of realism.
- Style Russe: Incorporated stylized peasant and folk motifs, representing a distinctly Russian aesthetic.
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Commercial Art:The period produced a wealth of commercial materials, such as advertisements, menus, and soap wrappers, showcasing the era's vibrant and colorful mercantile activity.
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Political Graphics:While the text notes a focus on commercial design, there was also a significant segment of political graphic art during this time.
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Rediscovery of Heritage:The book Russian Graphic Design, 1880-1917 highlights how much of this visual heritage was previously unknown in the West and was stored in Russian archives.
The period concluded around the time of the October Revolution in 1917, which led to further radical shifts in artistic and design movements, such as the rise of Constructivism.
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