Adjindzhal, B., Ivanenko, Yu. Abkhazian Art: 20th Century (Apsny Aqazara / Abkhazskoe Iskusstvo), 2004. In Abkhaz, Russian, and English.

Аджинджал Б. М., Иваненко Ю. М. АԤСНЫ АҞАЗАРА / Абхазское Искусство / The Abkhazian Art : 20-ый век. Сухум — Санкт-Петербург : Русская классика, 2004.
204 с. : ил. Твердый издательский переплет, увеличенный (альбомный) формат. Текст на абхазском, русском и английском языках.
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Adjindzhal, Bocha; Ivanenko, Yuri. Abkhazian Art: 20th Century (Apsny Aqazara / Abkhazskoe Iskusstvo).
Sukhum — St. Petersburg: Russian Classics (Russkaya Klassika), 2004.
204 pp.: ill. Hardcover, large album format. In Abkhaz, Russian, and English.

This 2004 album is a definitive survey of the fine arts in Abkhazia throughout the 20th century. A collaborative effort between Bocha Adjindzhal, a leading researcher and champion of Abkhazian culture, and Yuri Ivanenko, a prominent artist and designer, the book serves as a vital bridge between the region's traditional aesthetic roots and its modern artistic evolution. Published in a trilingual format (Abkhaz, Russian, and English), it was designed to present the unique cultural heritage of Abkhazia to an international audience.
The album traces the development of Abkhazian professional art from its early foundations to the complex stylistic experiments of the late 20th century. It features high-quality reproductions of paintings, graphic works, and sculptures, highlighting the works of iconic figures such as Alexander Chachba (Shervashidze), the first professional Abkhazian artist, as well as modern masters who shaped the national school of painting.
The analytical texts provide deep context on how Abkhazian artists navigated the intersection of folk traditions, Caucasian motifs, and broader Soviet and European art movements. The publication is not merely a gallery of images but a scholarly documentation of the resilience and growth of Abkhazian national identity through visual media during a century of profound political and social change.
Printed with the high standards of the "Russian Classics" publishing house, the album's large format and comprehensive commentary make it an indispensable resource for art historians, ethnographers, and collectors of Caucasian art. It remains one of the most significant publications on the subject, capturing the spirit of a vibrant artistic community on the shores of the Black Sea.