the art and life of the Russian Jewish sculptor Mark Antokolsky, 1843-1902 /
Musya Glants
Lanham [Md.] :
Lexington Books, a division of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
c2010
xxvii, 399 p. :
ill. ;
25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
This book focuses on Antokolsky's artistic uniqueness and his fate as a Jewish intellectual who belonged ot ditince cultures. The author pays particular attention to Antokolsky's struggle between his devotion to Russia and a commitment to his people. This opens ways to discuss aspects of national identity and spiritual duality. It is an account of the artist as a notable Jewish social and cultural figure, and thinker and essayist whose art reveals his longing for people's reconciliation and overcoming of historical alienation.--Publisher
Art and life of the Russian Jewish sculptor Mark Antokolsky, 1843-1902