Author: URBAN, OTTO M.
Title: Mysterious Distances: Symbolism and Art in the Bohemian Lands, 1880-1914
Description: Prague: Arbor Vitae, 2014. Presumed 1st Edition. Original Laminated Boards. ISBN: 807467052X. With frontispiece and colour plates. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. ; With frontispiece and colour plates. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Colour plates throughout. Offering an insightful exploration of a transformative period in European art Otto Urban examines the interplay between symbolism and the rich cultural landscape of Bohemia. He unearths hidden influences and unconventional narratives, looking into the era’s dynamic artistic experimentation, and revealing how innovative ideas challenged traditional aesthetics. Urban’s meticulous research brings forth captivating, detailed stories of artists, illuminating their remarkable contributions to a vibrant and evolving artistic milieu. ; Quarto; 432 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

Keywords: 807467052x Central Europe History 19th 20th Century August Bromse


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