Jihann (Mikael Djihanian)
Cairo: Nuba Printing House, 2009. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 376pp. Original green textured buckram with gilt lettering on cover and spine, in original illustrated dustjacket with gilt lettering on spine. Green illustrated endpapers. Half title in three languages. Monograph of the Egyptian born Surrealist artist, with the attribute "enigmatic" often added by art critics. A self-educated artist who settled in Los Angeles (1984), via Armenia (1947), Russia (1956), France (1968) who's works shows the direct influence of Armenian miniature manuscripts, as developed and interpreted in his works. Profusely illustrated with full page color reproductions of his work and numerous full page drawings. The section with full page b/w reproductions of his pencil drawings, illustrate caricatures, Cubist influences and much whimsy. Contains various personal b/w photographs and documents. Text in French, English and Armenian. Dustjacket with minor wear and just slightly starting on inside front cover. Very good condition. Item #47107
ISBN: 9771768387
Price: $150.00