St Isaac's Cathedral; Leningrad
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Georgy Butikov
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aurora Art Publishers, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
This architectural history details the grandeur and construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg. It presents a comprehensive overview of the cathedral's design, its significant role in Russian history, and the artistic achievements it represents. The text chronicles the challenges and triumphs involved in erecting one of the world's largest domed cathedrals, offering insights into the engineering and aesthetic principles of the 19th century. This volume is an essential resource for enthusiasts of Russian architecture, history, and religious art.
Author: Georgy Butikov
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aurora Art Publishers, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
This architectural history details the grandeur and construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral in Leningrad, now St. Petersburg. It presents a comprehensive overview of the cathedral's design, its significant role in Russian history, and the artistic achievements it represents. The text chronicles the challenges and triumphs involved in erecting one of the world's largest domed cathedrals, offering insights into the engineering and aesthetic principles of the 19th century. This volume is an essential resource for enthusiasts of Russian architecture, history, and religious art.