Russian Lacquer, Legends and Fairy Tales (Volume II)

By Lucy Maxym

1986 Siamese Imports INC. HB. A second volume on Russian Lacquer Painting and its subjects. Gorgeous photos, glossy, heavy paper. Expert Lucy Maxym writes about her specialty. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0940202034
• ISBN13: 9780940202030
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Corners of the World Inc
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.3" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Russian Folk Art and Fairy Tales

This is one of two volumes of Russian fairy tales, lavishly illustrated with full color reproductions of lacquer miniature paintings. This volume gives a fairly detailed description of the process of creating this folk art form, beginning with the fabrication of the papier-mache' box or plaque, through the mixing of the egg-tempura or oil paints, to the fine details of the miniature masterpieces. All four Villages, or styles, of the art are represented, featuring the works of world-reknowned Masters. For any collector of fine lacquer art from Palekh, Kholui, Mstera, and Fedoskino; or for anyone who enjoys Russian folk tales; this is a wonderful, high-quality book. It also makes a very nice gift.

Russian folk art and fairy tales

This is the second of two volumes of Russian fairy tales, illustrated with stunning color reproductions of "lacquer-miniature" masterpieces. The art of miniature oil painting began in Fedoskino centuries ago, and today features realistic renderings of village life, portraits, and archetecture. The villages of Palekh, Kholui, and Mstera were long the center for ikon painting, with successive generations following the tradition of apprenticing with Masters. Ikons were painted with the extremely durable egg-tempura paints, utilizing natural dyes. After the Bolshevik Revolution, iconography was discouraged, and painters from these three schools began depicting pagan folk tales, troikas and village life, heroic legend, history, and "inspirational" revolutionary themes. Traditional iconic style distinguishes the works of these little rural villages, whose artists still use the ancient techniques and materials. Many of today's Masters are currently working to restore treasured ikons damaged under Stalinist decree. The beautiful glossy photos in these volumes represent some of the best work of Russia's Master painters. For collectors of this appealing art, or for those who appreciate intricate Russian folk tales, the Lucy Maxym series is a wonderful addition to your library.