Symbolism in Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia: State Russian Museum, 1996. Palace Edition. Hardcover. VG (Ex-library with no marks, minor corner bumps, otherwise in Like New condition.). Blue figured paper boards, 350 pp., profusely illus., chiefly in color. Text is in English. With an introductory article by Vladimir Kruglov. Provides 351 visual examples of symbolism in Russian art.. Includes painting, drawing, watercolors, engraving, book graphics, sculpture, and decorative arts. "Russian Symbolism -- unlike the art of realism or avant-garde -- is a phenomenon little known outside Russia. The aim of this publication is to set the record straight. Materials are based on the first ever monographic exhibition of Russian Symbolism, drawn from the rich archives of the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg." (intro). (Inventory #: 135506)