Focusing on the struggle against totalitarianism, this biography explores the life and contributions of a prominent Russian sculptor. Albert Leong delves into the artist's efforts to preserve art, freedom, and human dignity amidst oppressive regimes. Through rich narrative and analysis, the book highlights the intersection of creativity and resistance, showcasing the sculptor's impact on society and the enduring power of art as a form of defiance in challenging times.
1988 marked the millennium of Christianity in Russia. The University of Oregon held a symposium, an art exhibition, and films and concerts to note the impact of Eastern Orthodox Christianity on the historical and cultural development of Russia. Here the papers of the symposium are brought together.
Oregon Studies in Chinese and Russian Culture is a unique collection of original essays and articles in English on Chinese and Russian language, literature, art, philosophy, and culture that were presented at the Summer 1986 Intensive Workshop for gifted teachers of Chinese and Russian sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education at the University of Oregon. Participants in the workshop and contributors to this collective monograph include distinguished scholars, writers, philosophers, and artists such as Yue Daiyun, Ilya Serman, Yeh Chia-Ying, Ernst Neizvestny, Tang Yijie, Ruth Zernova, and Samuel Cheung.