Nordic Dawn. Modernism´s Awakening in Finland (1890-1920)

Nearly eighty masterpieces of Finnish painting offer an opportunity to explore the range of the country´s art at the dawn of the twentieth century. At the turn of the century, the country blossomed-its native culture, breathtaking landscapes, and vitality helped fuel a movement that celebrated youth, energy, color, and non-traditional representation. This survey, presented in brilliant color, also includes the substantial contributions made by Finnish women artists. It features more than two hundred reproductions, a bibliography, maps, and fascinating essays which explore the fundamental role that art played in shaping a sense of national identity in fin-de-siècle Finland.