In the Shadow of Yalta: Art and the Avant-garde in Eastern Europe, 1945-1989

by Piotr Piotrowski

 In this comprehensive study of the artistic culture of the region between the Iron Curtain and the former Soviet Union, Piotr Piotrowski chronicles the relationship between avant-garde art production and post–World War II politics in such Iron Curtain nations as Bulgaria, the  Czech Republic, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and the former Yugoslavia. Featuring more than 200 images, most by artists largely unfamiliar to an English-speaking audience, In the Shadow of Yalta is a fascinating portrait of the inspiring art made in a region—and at a time—of critical importance in modern Europe.

Genres: Art

498 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Dorotea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very through and important work on the Avant-Garde movement. While it was detailed and full of information, I still found it very interesting. The author made the text really readable and this is a book that is a must read for anyone interested in the Avant-Garde.