Description

Iskussto [Published Date: 1974]. Hard cover, 239 pp. Text in Russian with descriptions of items in both Russian and French. Good+/ NO dust jacket. Oversized (long) illustrated paper over boards have light bumping to edges and corners and light overall scuffing and soiling. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Color illustrations. Catalog of 121 Russian enamel artifacts spanning from the 11th to the 19th centuries, featuring detailed historical and artistic descriptions of each piece, included detailed photography that highlights the intricate craftsmanship of each piece. The artifacts originate from three major museum collections - the Hermitage Museum, the State Historical Museum of Moscow, and the Moscow Kremlin Museums - offering insight into the evolution of enamel techniques and designs across centuries.