350 illustrations, 80 in color, author is artist's grandson

Varvara Stepanova: The Complete Work

Lavrentiev, Alexander

Arts & Photography

Mit Pr

This book is the first exhaustive work on Varvara Stepanova, one of the most significant visual artists in Russian history. It includes excerpts from Stepanova's diary and a wealth of newly discovered visual material to reveal an artist startling in her accomplishment. Lavrentiev recreates Stepanova's life and work against the complex background of the post-revolutionary period, covering every aspect of her oeuvre—graphic design, typography, textile, painting, poetry, set design, drawing, and collage. In this first extensive study of her life and work, Varvara Stepanova (1894-1958) emerges as a remarkable artist whose versatility, energy, and contribution to the Russian avant-garde matched and in some cases exceeded that of her husband, Alexander Rodchenko. The book is written and designed by Aleksander Lavrentiev, who is the grandson of Rodchenko and Stepanova and the curator of their archive. Lavrentiev's text is accompanied by excerpts from Stepanova's own diary, with its fresh insights and lively commentary on Soviet art, and a memoir by her daughter. But the real discovery is the 370 illustrations - 45 in color - nearly all of which are published here for the first time, which reveal an artist startling in her accomplishments. Like Rodchenko, Stepanova was among the founders of Constructivism, a contributor to the famous Moscow 5 x 5 = 25 exhibition held in 1921, and significant in shaping Russian's visual culture during the turbulent years following the revolution. Lavrentiev covers every aspect of Stepanova's production against the complex background of the period. The comments in the little oilskin notebook that she kept almost continuously during the 1920s keenly revive the events of the time; the illustrations allow us to discover and enjoy the wide range of Stepanova's talents as expressed in paintings and geometric constructions, sets and costumes, fashion designs, posters, and typography.

Individual Artists

No markings. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust jacket edges are rubbed Closed and open tears at edges of dust jacket corners. Closed tear at top edge of back dust jacket cover. Dust jacket shows wear and creasing. Dust Jacket comes in removable mylar cover. All edges are clean. Dust Jacket is Unclipped. Very clean, crisp, and tight copy. Includes B&amp;W photos. Not Ex-Library. All books offered from DSB are stocked at our store in Fayetteville, AR. Save on shipping by ordering multiple titles. 344pp. Hardcover Very Good Condition Size: 10 1/2" x 12 1/2" German Text

Alexander Rodchenko: Photography 1924-1954

Knickerbocker Pr

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Varvara Stepanova: The Complete Work

Varvara Stepanova: The Complete Work

Alexander Rodchenko: Photography 1924-1954