Art of Siberia (Magnus Collection) - Hardcover

Valentina Gorbatcheva; Marina Federova

9781844845620: Art of Siberia (Magnus Collection)

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ISBN 10: 1844845621 ISBN 13: 9781844845620

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HardCover. Pub Date :2008-11-27 Pages: 256 Language: English Publisher: Parkstone Press The Art of Siberia is a fascinating subject. and the artifacts discovered in the hidden archives of the Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg are nothing less than extraordinary. Artwork. day-to-day objects and photos dating from the turn of the century all represent the testimonies of the Siberian peoples who refused to yield to the hegemony of a modern world. Written with remarkable passion. Art of Siberia compellingly describes the lives of the men and women who first conquered these vast lands and then struggled desperately to preserve their traditions. Siberia Art is a fascinating topic . in St. Petersburg. Russia Museum of Ethnology in dusty archives artifacts found are extraordinary the . Can be traced back to the turn of the century art. everyday objects and photographs ...

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This book deals with the peoples and traditions of Siberia. It will interest a wide range of people as it is a book on art, sociology and history. Documents discovered recently in the hidden backrooms of St Petersburg s Ethnological Museum have proved to be of sensational importance. In this book, the contents of these documents are reinterpreted and published for the first time. The authors brilliantly convey their enthusiastic admiration for the peoples who have so successfully and for so long contended against both a hostile environment and political dominance.

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Documents discovered recently in the hidden backrooms of St Petersburg's Ethnological Museum have proved to be of sensational importance. In this book, the contents of these documents are reinterpreted and published for the first time. The authors brilliantly convey their enthusiastic admiration for the peoples who have so successfully and for so long contended against both hostile environment and political dominance.

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Publication date2008
ISBN 10 1844845621
ISBN 13 9781844845620
BindingHardcover
Number of pages288
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Following an introduction to the geography and history that have shaped the lives of Siberia?s many diverse communities, this illustrated volume takes a more detailed look at their traditional culture. While explaining the skills and items developed for survival, and the importance of Shamanism, it presents insights into the craftsmanship of the peoples, seen in items as diverse as hunting equipment, embroidered ceremonial clothing, jewellery and toys. Seller Inventory # 516880

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