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The Wanderers and Critical Realism in Nineteenth-century Russian painting (Barber Institute's Critical Perspectives in Art History) (Barber Institute's Critical Perspectives in Art History) Hardcover – 1 May 2006

by David Jackson (Author)
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The rise of critical realism in nineteenth-century Russia culminated in 1870 with the formation of the Wanderers, Russia’s first independent artistic society. Through depictions of the harsh lives of the peasantry, the fate of political activists, Russian history, landscapes, and portraits of the nation’s cultural elite, such as Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, the society became synonymous with dissident sentiments. Yet its members were far from being purveyors of anti-Tsarist propaganda and their canvases reflect also a warm humanity and a fierce pride for such nationalistic themes as Russian myth and legend. Through close readings of single canvases, investigations of major themes and a multi-disciplinary integration of the Wanderers within Russian society, this book gives the first comprehensive analysis of the crucial cultural role played by one of the most successful and genuinely popular schools of art, the legacy of which comprises a fascinating panorama of life and thought in pre-revolutionary Russia. -- .
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  1. ISBN-10
    0719064341
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0719064340
  3. Publisher
    Manchester University Press
  4. Publication date
    1 May 2006
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    17.58 x 1.89 x 24.84 cm
  7. Print length
    224 pages
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The book is well written. It reads easily, and this in itself might help to popularize the Wanderers. It can certainly be recommended as a readable popular survey or introduction. --Elizabeth Kridi Valkenier, Columbia University

David Jackson successfully puts 19th-century Russian art into a pan-European perspective. The elusive qualities which this author has captuted are perhaps best summed up in a quotation in which Alexandre Benois defines the unique talent of landscapist, Isaak Kevitan, whom he considers to be "neither a Barbizon, a Dutchman, nor an Impressionist, nor (is he) all of these put together. Levitan is a Russian artist." David Jackson presents his findings with colourful anecdotal evidence. --Ann Kodicek, Art Newspaper

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David Jackson is Professor of Russian and Scandinavian Art Histories at the School of Fine Art, History of Art, and Cultural Studies, University of Leeds

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manchester University Press (1 May 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0719064341
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0719064340
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.58 x 1.89 x 24.84 cm
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Raymond Phillip Sanger
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent account of Russian painting of the period, beautifully produced.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2018
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There is very little published in English on Russian art, particularly that of the 19th century. This book gives an account of the life of each artist and his style with one or two paintings and sometimes some detail.
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Mr. Charles R. W. Jamieson
2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2010
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This is a very worthy book but I wish I hadn't bought it. I should have guessed from the title that it would concentrate more on the research than showing the reader the works themselves. It's the paintings that really interest me and this book, wonderfully well researched and written as it is, has few illustrations. Frankly for the price one would have expected a great deal more. However, if research is your thing then this is the book to buy.
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Dmitry
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2007
This exceptional piece of scholarly investigation is more than merely an art history book; though it is that, and a very good one too. Contextualising the Wanderers' critical realism in the broadest possible manner - with reference to society, politics, sociology and the prevailing aesthetics of late 19th century Russia - David Jackson has provided his readers with undoubtedly the best overview of this fascinating school of artists who sought to challenge and question the mores of the late Tsarist regime. Making use of an exceptional depth of research, a complex nexus of source materials are handled with consummate critical, analytical and intellectual ability. A highly readable book for the scholar, student and general reader interested in Russian art and society. A much welcomed and needed publication.
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