Russian Lacquer, Legends and Fairy Tales
Maxym, Lucy
ISBN 10: 0940202018 ISBN 13: 9780940202016
Published by Corners of the World, Incorporated, 1981
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Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4634703-6
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Dust jacket notes: The first work published in the United States on an important twentieth century art form - Russian Lacquer Miniature Painting. Written by Lucy Maxym, an authority on Russian Lacquer, the book contains a comprehensive discussion of the techniques of the art as well as a history of the four villages where the artists live and work. Nineteen Russian legends and fairy tales, which are the inspiration for a majority of the paintings on the lacquer boxes and panels are illustrated with over one hundred exquisite full-color plates.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Russian Lacquer, Legends and Fairy Tales
Publisher: Corners of the World, Incorporated
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Later printing.