Prep Courses presents artworks made by both Russian and foreign students studying at preparation courses at the Russian Academy of Arts (Repin Institute) and provides instructions for those who plan studying there. Samples in the book show a clear guideline of the necessary level that is achieved during preparation courses in order to take entrance exams to the Academy. Provides a detailed overview of the three Academy faculties: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture. // Contents: - Plaster Cast - Head Drawing - Portrait Drawing - Figure (nude) Drawing - Interior Drawing - Architectural Composition Drawing - Still-life Painting (oil and watercolor) - Portrait Painting - Figure (nude) Painting - Composition - Sculpture. // In Russian with parallel English translation. 10 chapters, 228 pages, 190 color illustrations. Excellent paper quality, two different types of paper used to present drawing and painting works.