Nebesnoe voinstvo. Obraz I pochitanie (Heavenly conflict: image and devotion), 9785886783988
Moscow: Muzei Moskovskogo Kremlia, 2023. Sewn pb. The introduction emphasizes the international character of Christianity and its art, the chronological range of the stretches from the twelfth century to the early twentieth century, and geographically the works span Europe and Asia Minor — there are works, for example, from Italy, Germany, Turkey and Serbia in addition to various icon centers of Rus’, Muscovy, and the Russian Empire. Works from five museums contributed works to the exhibition — Moscow Kremlin Museums, Tretyakov Gallery, State Historical Museum, the Mikhail Abramov Museum of Russian Icons, and the Hermitage. The authors write in detail about each work, identifying the icon type, how evolved and spread, who were the devotees it attracted. and what techniques were used. Most works are icons, but there are also examples of wooden sculpture, orders, medals, banners, arms and armor. 163 p., 28 cm, approx. 150 color illus., Rus. Item #4501
ISBN: 9785886783988
Price: $77.00