Monochrome. Piercing Beauty of Russia in Black-and-White Photographs by Ivan Dementievsky

Monochrome. Piercing Beauty of Russia in Black-and-White Photographs by Ivan Dementievsky

In a world where color becomes the primary language of visual perception, the book “Monochrome. Russia in Black-and-White Tones” invites us to look at our country from a completely different angle. There is no distracting brightness here, only the purity... of lines and textures, truth in every shot.
Black-and-white photographs are not just an absence of color; they are a deep dive into the soul and essence of things, an opportunity to focus on forms, textures, images, and emotions.
Flipping through this book, you will surely recognize the familiar landscapes of the Russian hinterlands, be amazed by the grandeur of dizzying mountains, recall the kind neighbors from your childhood, and feel the breath of nature. The shots collected in the album will become mirrors reflecting not only objects but also the inner state of the viewer.
“Monochrome” is an emotionally intriguing journey to the heart of Russia, a new look at familiar narratives, a portal into a world where everyone will find a piece of their “self.”

Author: Иван Дементиевский

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Russia with Soul. Author's Perspective

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785042116070

Number of pages: 128

Size: 220x220x15 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 555 g

ID: 1698556

In a world where color becomes the primary language of visual perception, the book “Monochrome. Russia in Black-and-White Tones” invites us to look at our country from a completely different angle. There is no distracting brightness here, only the purity of lines and textures, truth in every shot.
Black-and-white photographs are not just an absence of color; they are a deep dive into the soul and essence of things, an opportunity to focus on forms, textures, images, and emotions.
Flipping through this book, you will surely recognize the familiar landscapes of the Russian hinterlands, be amazed by the grandeur of dizzying mountains, recall the kind neighbors from your childhood, and feel the breath of nature. The shots collected in the album will become mirrors reflecting not only objects but also the inner state of the viewer.
“Monochrome” is an emotionally intriguing journey to the heart of Russia, a new look at familiar narratives, a portal into a world where everyone will find a piece of their “self.”

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