| Author |
Levinson, André, 1887-1933 |
| Artist |
Bakst, Léon, 1866-1924 |
| Artist |
Modigliani, Amedeo, 1884-1920 |
| Title |
Bakst : The story of Leon Bakst's life
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Alexander Kogan, 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Bakst: The Story of Leon Bakst's Life" by André Levinson is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and career of the renowned Russian painter and theatrical designer Leon Bakst, renowned for his transformative impact on stage productions and his captivating artistic style. The narrative likely delves into his personal experiences, artistic influences, and significant contributions to the worlds of painting and theater. The opening of the biography sets the stage by introducing Bakst's early life in a middle-class family in Petrograd, highlighting the contrast between his mundane home environment and the vibrant, imaginative world he discovered through his grandfather's artistic influence. As a child, Bakst was captivated by beauty and art, and despite initial setbacks in formal education, he began to cultivate his passion for painting secretly. The text hints at his burgeoning talent and the pivotal moments that shaped him into a sought-after artist, ultimately setting the stage for his later successes in the vibrant artistic circles of Russia and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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| Subject |
Bakst, Léon, 1866-1924
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70695 |
| Release Date |
May 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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