To Ukraine with Love: An Invitation To Ukrainian Art

The magnificent art and culture cherished by the Ukrainian people

Kyiv Rus', a powerful nation that flourished from the 9th to 13th centuries and boasted the largest territory in Europe at its peak, the Ukrainian Cossacks' influence from the 14th to 16th centuries, and Ukraine, a country that has continued to preserve its unique culture despite being dominated by the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and neighboring countries since the 17th century. Various ethnic groups have coexisted and developed their own unique culture and art. This book explores the rich world of Ukrainian art, from Orthodox church architecture and icon art in Kyiv Rus', art from the Imperial Russian period, the rise of Ukrainian nationalism in art, and the Ukrainian avant-garde of the early 20th century... with extensive commentary and a variety of illustrations that combine history, urban stories, and literature.