The book accompanies the permanent exhibition "Landscapes of Identity: Estonian Art 1700-1945" on the 3rd floor of the Kumu Art Museum.
The exhibition guide helps the reader understand Estonia's multi-ethnic history and heritage, which combines Estonian, Baltic German and Russian traditions. It explores various symbols employed by artists throughout the centuries, from the Baltic German and Russian Imperial era to the interwar Republic of Estonia and the Soviet period. The book guides the reader through the exhibition's themes, presenting over 40 landmark artworks from Estonian art history.