A Contemporary American book, Dimtri Plavinsky by John E. Bowlt, Alexander Jakimovich. Published by Rizzoli, New York, 2001. Hardcover, dust cover. 264 pages. This book is the first comprehensive monograph of the art of Dmitri Plavinsky paintings, graphic art, objects, and installations from 1958 to 2000. It consists of three sections. The first section is made up of essays by John E. Bowlt, who introduces the artist; Alexander Jakimovich, who positions Plavinskys art within the historical and philosophical context of contemporary art; and Elizaveta Plavinskaya Mikhailova, who offers an in depth discussion of the themes and techniques in Plavinskys graphic art. The second section is a catalog of Plavinskys work. In the third section, the artist presents his reflections on art, culture, and travels. Dimitri Plavinsky, Russian Soviet, 1937 to 2012, known for Structural symbolism, painting, graphics, and installation art. Librarian Books and Albums For Collectors, American and Russian Modern and Contemporary Fine And Decorative Art.