The Art And Architecture Of Russia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
From the gilded domes of medieval Novgorod to the revolutionary avant-garde movements of the twentieth century, The Art and Architecture of Russia presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of the world's most distinctive and spiritually charged artistic traditions. George Heard Hamilton chronicles the full arc of Russian visual culture — from the Byzantine-influenced icon paintings of Andrei Rublev to the monumental ambitions of Peter the Great's Westernising reforms — situating each movement within its broader political and theological context with exceptional clarity and depth. Part of the celebrated Pelican History of Art series, this volume stands as a landmark work of art historical scholarship, combining rigorous academic analysis with an accessible and eloquent prose style. Hamilton illuminates the deep interplay between Orthodox spirituality, national identity, and artistic form, arguing that Russian art cannot be understood apart from the cultural forces that shaped it. A definitive reference for students and collectors alike, this work leaves the reader with an enduring appreciation for a tradition that remains as enigmatic as it is magnificent.
Author: George Heard Hamilton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Penguin Books (Pelican History of Art)
Genre: Architecture
Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
From the gilded domes of medieval Novgorod to the revolutionary avant-garde movements of the twentieth century, The Art and Architecture of Russia presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of one of the world's most distinctive and spiritually charged artistic traditions. George Heard Hamilton chronicles the full arc of Russian visual culture — from the Byzantine-influenced icon paintings of Andrei Rublev to the monumental ambitions of Peter the Great's Westernising reforms — situating each movement within its broader political and theological context with exceptional clarity and depth. Part of the celebrated Pelican History of Art series, this volume stands as a landmark work of art historical scholarship, combining rigorous academic analysis with an accessible and eloquent prose style. Hamilton illuminates the deep interplay between Orthodox spirituality, national identity, and artistic form, arguing that Russian art cannot be understood apart from the cultural forces that shaped it. A definitive reference for students and collectors alike, this work leaves the reader with an enduring appreciation for a tradition that remains as enigmatic as it is magnificent.