Bibliograph

Faberge and the Russan crafts tradition, an empire's legacy, Margaret Kelly Trombly with William R. Johnston [and 3 others]

Type

Label

Faberge and the Russan crafts tradition, an empire's legacy, Margaret Kelly Trombly with William R. Johnston [and 3 others]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Faberge and the Russan crafts tradition

Nature of contents

bibliographycatalogs

Oclc number

1007655219

Responsibility statement

Margaret Kelly Trombly with William R. Johnston [and 3 others]

Sub title

an empire's legacy

Summary

This book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. It includes works by Peter Carl Faberge and his workshop, jeweled Byzantine icons, silver drinking vessels, and intricate enamels. Featured are two extraordinary Faberge eggs that were once in the Russian Imperial collection, including one that opens up to reveal a miniature gold replica of the Gatchina Palace, near St. Petersburg. The decorative arts had flourished in Russia under the patronage of the tsars and their court, whose apparently limitless resources supported the production of some of the most technically sophisticated works of art ever made

Target audience

adult

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