Russian legends, folk tales and fairy tales

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Author:  AA.VV.

Publisher:  NAi Publishers

Place of printing:  Rotterdam

Year of publication:  2007

"The Magic Carpet" by Russian-born Victor Vasnetsov depicts a man placidly hovering on an oriental rug, flanked by three owls, above an eerie, moonlit landscape. Painted in 1880, it evidences the influence that Russian fairytales (in which magic carpets figure heavily) had on Russian painters and illustrators of the time. These stories were not only, as is often thought, used in traditional crafts like lacquer work and embroidery. Nineteenth-century artists blended imagery from fairytales and legends with references to what was happening politically, economically and socially in Russia and the rest of the world--creating a unique picture of the Russian psyche. An engaging survey of an under-explored phenomenon, Russian Legends, Folk Tales and Fairy Tales includes more than 80 works by artists like Vasnetsov, Nicholas Roerich, Ivan Bilibin, Vasili Kandinsky, Elena Polenova and Michail Vroebel alongside summaries of the depicted fairytales. Some of the works included are book illustrations, others large paintings on canvas. A great resource for understanding how and why Russian artists utilized fairytale imagery, this book also serves as an introduction to the repeating themes and humor in the stories.

Product Condition:
Example in good condition. Slightly yellowed cover with traces of dust, light scratches and minimal signs of wear on the edges and corners. Pages slightly yellowed. English text. English text. Book in good condition.

ISBN Code:  9056626086

EAN:  9789056626082

Pages:  215

Dimensions (cm):
Height:  30
Width:  23

Description

English text. English text. Book in good condition. Catalog of the exhibition Russian legends folk tales and fairy tales held at the Groninger Museum in Groningen from 15 December 2007 to 6 April 2008. Edited by Patty Wageman. Color illustrations nt and ft

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