Aleksandr Shevchenko
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Aleksandr Shevchenko (1883-1948) was a highly influential Russian avant-garde
painter and theorist. In 1913 he wrote the book 'Neo-primiivizm', from which the Russian art movement derives its name.
Avant-garde
Avant-garde means "advance guard" or "vanguard". The adjective form is used in English to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics....
painter and theorist. In 1913 he wrote the book 'Neo-primiivizm', from which the Russian art movement derives its name.