Ancient Russian Decorative Art. V.A. Nikolsky/Drevne-russkoe dekorativnoe iskus

Ancient Russian Decorative Art. V.A. Nikolsky/Drevne-russkoe dekorativnoe iskusstvo. V.A. Nikolskiy Nikolsky notes that decorative art not only performed utilitarian functions, but also conveyed the spiritual and cultural values of its time. Among the books main themes are the role of ornament in the creation of artistic objects and the peculiarities of crafts, such as carving, weaving, enamels, and jewelry. Nikolsky points out that decorative art reached incredible heights in pre-Petrovsk Russia, but began to decline with the penetration of Western styles and the development of factory production, which supplanted traditional handicrafts. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUbd-fb1bf5728d2be654.