Konstantin Somov. Nazirova J.

This book is essentially the first modern monograph about Konstantin Somov, which covers all the stages of his life and creativity.

an artist of unique talent, Somov was one of the best, and possibly the best master of the Silver Age of Russian Culture , the brightest, according to Sergei Diaghilev, the star of the "world of art". A brilliant draftsman, landscape painter, portrait painter, Somov was deeply rooted in the aesthetics of Fin DesieCle this mysticism, decadence and eroticism, rightfully being one of its legislators. His name is inextricably linked with retrospectivism and the image of Rococo, represented with inventive fantasy, an ironic grotesque and sensual subtext. The artist’s hallmark was the night gallant holidays with their fireworks, hints of an intricate plot, in love couples in Rococo costumes and characters of comedy del arte.

, being one of the most popular artists in his homeland, where each collector sought to have his own “ Somova ”, in exile, he encountered almost complete obscurity. Well, understanding the inconsistency of his work, Somov nevertheless did not want to change his views, to the end, remaining fidelity to the aesthetic principles of the “world of art” and rejoicing his skills to perfection.

The book is addressed to a wide range of lovers of Russian art. P>