Символизм в изобразительном искусстве : Франция и Бельгия, 1870-1900

The book is dedicated to symbolism - one of the leading trends in European art of the late 19th century. In Russian art history, the work of V.A. Kryuchkova is the first monograph on this topic. Based on the art of France and Belgium, the theory and artistic practice of this movement, its connection with the worldview and spiritual trends of the era are comprehensively examined. In the first part, the author analyzes in detail the aesthetics of symbolism - its origins, general principles and their interpretation in art criticism. The second part highlights the work of leading masters - G. Moreau, P. Puvis de Chavannes, E. Carrier, O. Redon, M. Denis, E. Vuillard, J. Ensor. The characteristic features of symbolism in painting and graphics are compared with similar phenomena in literature and theater. The book contains 155 color and black and white illustrations.

For specialists and readers interested in fine arts.