Icons, masterpieces of russian art   16th 19th centuries

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16th-19th centuries   Olga A. Polyakova   Vivay Publishing Anno pubblicazione -  [2011] We are proud to offer this important book on icons dating from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries. These sixty icons from the Kolomenskoye State Museum are presented with full descriptions of their origins and symbolic meanings written by a leading specialist in Old Russian art. This lesser-known collection shows the evolution and development of Russian iconography through its themes, styles and details - for example, historical figures such as Peter the Great featured in the battlefield on one of the intercession icons. These images are at once powerful and moving, engaging the observer in the story depicted in the painting or drawing the eye to a face that seems to look directly out at the viewer. This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of the mysterious and beautiful icons. Icons - Masterpieces of Russian Art is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars of religious practice, and collectors of icons. Condizione prodotto - Esemplare in buone condizioni. Sovraccoperta leggermente ingiallita con tracce di polvere e piccoli segni di usura ai bordi e agli angoli; lievi increspature al dorso della sovraccoperta. Leggero ingiallimento delle pagine. Testo in inglese. English text. Book in good condition Codice ISBN -  1908126094 Codice EAN -  9781908126092 Pagine -  191 Formato -  Cartonato con sovracoperta Dimensioni (cm) - Altezza -  34 Larghezza -  26 Descrizione Testo in inglese. English text. From the collection of the Moscow State Integrated Museum-Reserve at Kolomenskoye. Presenti numerose illustrazioni a colori n.t. e f.t.