Books about the Arts of Latvia
Art of the Baltics: The Struggle for Freedom of Artistic Expression under the Soviets, 1945-1991 by Call Number: N7255.B285 A78 2002Publication Date: 2002Table of Contents:
1. The Baltics: General Overview
2. Art of Estonia
3. Art of Latvia
4. Art of Lithuania
Mark Rothko: A Biography by Call Number: ND237.R725 B74 1993Publication Date: 1993This book is the first full-length biography of Mark Rothko (1903-1970) who was an American abstract painter of Latvian Jewish descent. Follow the link to read more about this outstanding artist.
Gunnar Birkerts: Metaphoric Modernist by Call Number: folio NA737.B53 A4 2009Publication Date: 2009Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts belongs to the second wave of modernists who arrived in the United States from abroad. Birkerts' designs show him exploring the expressive possibilities of symbol and metaphor. Follow the link to check out the book and see more!
A Joy Forever: Latvian Weaving: Traditional and Modified Uses by Call Number: TT848 .E93 1991Publication Date: 1991This book presents historic Latvian household textiles along with contemporary projects that adapt traditional weave structures to the creation of linens, coverlets, and rugs.
Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Celebration
Summer Solstice in Latvia
Books about the Folklore of Latvia
Folklore in Baltic History: Resistance and Resurgence by Call Number: GR204 .N34 2019Publication Date: 2019This book is about the role of folklore, folklore archives, and folklore studies in the contemporary history of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania - together called the Baltic countries.
