История русского искусства / History of Russian Art — Moscow 1987 USSR Edition

История русского искусства / History of Russian Art — Moscow 1987 USSR Edition — Illustrated Textbook on Russian Fine Arts

📗 Title: История русского искусства (History of Russian Art)
Edition: 3rd, revised and expanded
Publisher: Изобразительное искусство (Izobrazitelnoe Iskusstvo)
Place of Publication: Moscow, USSR
Year: 1987
Language: Russian
Pages: 400+ (approx.)
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good vintage condition — tight binding, clean pages, minor edge wear

Description

A rare Soviet academic edition of История русского искусства — History of Russian Art, published in 1987 by Izobrazitelnoe Iskusstvo, one of the USSR’s most respected art publishers.
This 3rd, revised and expanded edition was officially approved for art schools and institutes under the Ministry of Culture of the USSR.

It provides a comprehensive overview of Russian art history from ancient Rus’ to the 19th century — including architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts. A foundational textbook for Soviet art education, it offers detailed stylistic and historical analysis of the nation’s most significant artistic movements.

Contents Overview

1. Art of Ancient Rus’ (10th–17th centuries)

   • Icon painting, early Russian architecture, and medieval sculpture.

2. Art of the 18th Century

   • The rise of Russian classicism, sculpture, engraving, and applied arts.

3. Art of the Early 19th Century

   • Architectural trends, neoclassicism, sculpture, and Romantic painting.

Each section includes essays by leading Soviet art historians such as A.L. Kaganovich, V.D. Likhachev, A.I. Valtsev, and others.

Highlights

• Original USSR publication (1987) — printed shortly before the fall of the Soviet Union.

• Rich academic insight into Russian visual culture.

• Ideal for collectors of Soviet art books, Russian culture, or academic publications.

• Excellent addition to libraries, art historians, and museum collections.

Condition

• Original hardcover preserved in very good vintage condition

• No missing pages or annotations

• Tight binding and legible text

• Minimal signs of age (see photos for details)