Herwig, Christopher
Soviet Metro Stations
- ISBN 13:
- 9780995745568
- author:
- Herwig, Christopher
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- FUEL Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 16 x 20 centimetres (0.76 kg)
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Russia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Soviet Metro Stations are a testament to the fusion of art and architecture in the Soviet Union. From the 1930s to the 1980s, these subways were designed as a propaganda artwork, blending Byzantine, medieval, baroque, and constructivist styles with the notion of communism as a "communal luxury". Today, these underground spaces remain a vivid representation of the Soviet utopia. Canadian photographer Christopher Herwig has captured the diversity of these Metro networks in his book, documenting the unique architecture, from marble opulence to brutal futurism. Alongside neon lights, concrete, escalators, signage, mosaics, and relief sculptures, Herwig's photographs reveal the intricate details that make up this singular Soviet experience. The book includes an introduction by Owen Hatherley, a leading architectural and political writer, providing further insight into the significance of these Metro stations.
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