Art of the Baltic States: Modernism, Freedom and Identity 1900-1950

The Baltic States - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia - have a rich artistic heritage that has survived colonization by neighboring lands. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists and writers reclaimed their own artistic heritage, with pioneers such as M. K. Ciurlionis and Vilhelms Purvitis demonstrating rare originality. After the First World War, the three Baltic countries regained their autonomy, and the 1920s and 30s were a period of openness and international artistic exchange. Modernism in all its forms flourished, with artists such as Arnold Akberg, Karlis Padegs, and Domicele Tarabildiene. "Art of the Baltic States" is a lavishly illustrated reference that covers key art movements and their complex historical background, showcasing the vibrant field of European art history that is often overlooked.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

The Baltic States, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have a rich artistic heritage that has endured despite centuries of colonization by neighboring lands. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, artists and writers began to reclaim and promote their distinct artistic identity, with pioneers like M. K. Ciurlionis and Vilhelms Purvitis showcasing rare originality in their work. Following the First World War, the three Baltic countries regained their autonomy, and the 1920s and 30s became a period of openness and international artistic exchange. Modernism in all its forms flourished, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photomontage, and decorative arts. The Art of the Baltic States is organized into three main chapters, documenting the history of art in each country. Enriched with illustrations from important museum collections, Fauchereau covers key art movements and their complex historical background, from the time under the Czars and the German crown to the invasion by the Soviet Union and beyond. With each country showcased in its own lavishly illustrated section, this is a wonderful guide to a vibrant field in European art history that is often overlooked but deserves rediscovery and a place on the global stage.

Weight: 1258g
Dimension: 203 x 262 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500025130