This spectacular coffee-table volume provides the history of Russian icon painting from its origins to the beginning of the 16th century, focusing on the technique and aesthtetics of Russian icons, the main schools of painting, and the significant artists.
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This spectacular coffee-table volume provides the history of Russian icon painting from its origins to the beginning of the 16th century, focusing on the technique and aesthtetics of Russian icons, the main schools of painting, and the significant artists.
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Seller's Description:
First English language edition. Translated from the Italian by Colette Joly Dees. English text edited by Nancy McDarby. 402 pages printed on slick paper. Folio 12 1/4" x 9 3/4". Dark blue boards stamped in white on spine. History of the Russian icon from its origins through the "Golden Age" of Russian Icon painting in the 14th and 15th centuries. 143 full page plates with notes on the plates at the back. Errata slip laid-in. Tightly bound. Clean and sharp. Fine/ near Fine.
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Seller's Description:
Very good. Some light shelf storage or usage wear present. The interior appears unmarked and the binding is tight. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!