Bakst

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Beginning his artistic career as a painter and illustrator for magazines, Léon Bakst is best known for his unique work as a scene and costume designer. During decisive decades of Russian history, Bakst designed colourful and exotic costumes for the famous Ballets Russes. This book offers a wide selection of the artist's most impressive works and, with its compact format, makes the perfect gift.

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Full title :Bakst.

Summary

Beginning his artistic career as a painter and illustrator for magazines, Léon Bakst is best known for his unique work as a scene and costume designer. During decisive decades of Russian history, Bakst designed colourful and exotic costumes for the famous Ballets Russes. This book offers a wide selection of the artist's most impressive works and, with its compact format, makes the perfect gift.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Parkstone International
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781780420950, 1780420951
oclc:ocn758334490
LC Classification:ND699 .B3
Dewey Decimal:792.8

Foreword; Biography; Introduction; Formative InfluencesChildhood, Youth and Early Career1866-1890; Russia and FranceThe Creation of the World of Art1890-1909; Towards a Coloured Universe1910-1913; The Grey Eminence 1914-1924; List of Illustrations.