Russian Modernism 1900-1930
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Wednesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM EST 8 weeks
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In the years 1900-1930, Russia was home to remarkable innovations in the arts, including painting (Malevich), theater (Stanislavsky), film (Eisenstein), prose (Babel), set design (Bakst). This artistic explosion took place at a time when the country was convulsed by a world war, government repression and social unrest (including mutiny - the subject of Eisenstein's great film.) And, as well, a revolution that totally transformed daily life. To take this history into account (and to structure our discussion) we will consider three movements that arose sequentially in the years 1900-1930 - Symbolism, Futurism, Constructivism - and inquire how the art made under their banners responded to the events of the moment.
COURSE LEADER
Victor Ripp was a professor of Russian Literature at Cornell. He has written several books, most recently "Hell's Traces," a family history seen through the prism of Holocaust Memorials.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please note: This Evergreen Forum course offers a in-person experience only which means it will not be recorded. Any general questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 609-751-9699.
Location Update: Due to recent damage at the NSK building, some Evergreen Forum course locations may change. We are currently assessing the necessary repairs and will finalize all class locations in the coming weeks. Final locations will be shared as soon as the repair schedule is clear. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.
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