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Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

Erotic motifs in the works of Adolf Zardins or the elegant and depraved world of the artist. Author Mikhail Itkin 2023

This unique book peers into the pictorial heritage and personal notes of the outstanding Latvian artist Adolfs Zardins (Ādolfs Zārdiņš, 1890-1967). Its pages reveal the concept of a psychological portrait of the artist and the fantastic world in which he created and sought inspiration for his works. The book offers an in-depth understanding of his work, presenting his creative heritage as a projection of his inner world, expressed in the original manner of painting. The reader will find here a detailed analysis of the features of the work of Adolfs Zardins and his attitude to art and artistic creativity. The author also examines events in the art world and possible borrowings that influenced the formation of the artist’s artistic and aesthetic language. The book focuses on the specifics of the artistic heritage of Adolf Zardins and his use of erotic motifs in painting. The book is visually enriched with reproductions of paintings by Adolfs Zardins and other famous artists who also explored erotic themes in their work. Erotic motifs in the works of Adolfs Zardins is not just a book about painting, but also an immersion into the unique world of the artist, who excites and inspires with its originality and talent.

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