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The Cover of a Book is its Face to the World

Book covers as artworks.

V. Sokolov. The “All-Russian Calendar” Cover. 1917. Pencil, watercolor on paper. State Tretyakov Gallery
S. Popov. V. Collot Notes “Radio. Eccentric Dance” Cover. 1929. Paper, gouache. State Tretyakov Gallery

An exhibition of outstanding graphical works and rare books explores the traditions of book design in 20th-century Russia, the elegant graphical techniques inspired by the World of Art group, constructivist covers from the 1920s and the contributions of futurism and suprematism.

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