Knave of Diamonds (arts association)

Aristarkh Lentulov Woman with a Guitar, 1913

Knave of Diamonds (Russian: «Бубновый валет», Romanized: Bubnovyi Valet), also called Jack Of Diamonds, was a circle of avant-garde artists in Russia, heavily influenced by French styles, who sought "to unite the stylistic system of Cezanne with the primitive traditions of folk art, the Russian lubok (popular prints) and tradesman's signs."[1] Named for the eponymous exhibition held in Moscow in 1910, the group's intention was to provoke the art establishment in Russia, challenge "good taste," and shock.[2] The group remained active until December 1917.[3]

  1. ^ Sokolov, Kirill (1978). "P. P. Konchalovsky (1876-1956) (On His Methods as a Painter of Pictures)". Leonardo. 11 (4): 321–325. ISSN 0024-094X. JSTOR 1573962.
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  3. ^ Railing, Patricia. "Knave of Diamonds: Brief History". International Chamber of Russian Modernism (InCoRM). Retrieved 28 October 2012.