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Russian Lacquer: The Collection of the Museum fur Lackkunst
Monika Kopplin
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Description for Russian Lacquer: The Collection of the Museum fur Lackkunst
Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACB; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 300. .
Monika Kopplin highlights the extraordinary variety of decorative techniques as well as the many stylistic features. The history and art history of Russia are reflected in the small format of the lacquer miniatures, painting a lively picture of the various eras. A comprehensive index of seals expands the catalogue into a reference book. Russian lacquer art can be traced back to Peter the Great, who had come to know this flourishing art and craft during his study trips in Western Europe. The first important work in this genre in the tsar's empire was completed in 1722 in the form of ... Read more
Monika Kopplin highlights the extraordinary variety of decorative techniques as well as the many stylistic features. The history and art history of Russia are reflected in the small format of the lacquer miniatures, painting a lively picture of the various eras. A comprehensive index of seals expands the catalogue into a reference book. Russian lacquer art can be traced back to Peter the Great, who had come to know this flourishing art and craft during his study trips in Western Europe. The first important work in this genre in the tsar's empire was completed in 1722 in the form of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1812g
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783777424293
SKU
V9783777424293
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Ref
99-10
About Monika Kopplin
Monika Kopplin is director of the Museum of Lacquer Art in Munster. She is the author of European Lacquer, also published by Hirmer Publishers.
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