Russian Palekh iconography masterpieces Actually, iconography, as the subject of crafts, closely intertwined with the life of the people, penetrating into the most remote corners of old Russia. Besides, icon…
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Russian folk art Zhostovo painted trays
Russian folk art Zhostovo painted trays Zhostovo, is a major center of Russian folk art. Their consummate skill turns domestic utensils into fine decorative works. The bright designs, hand-painted in…
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Crimean peninsula beautiful landscapes
Crimean peninsula beautiful landscapes Crimea – the land of great beauty that does not leave anyone indifferent, who has ever been on this friendly earth. “Magic edge, and eyes delight!”…
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Russian artist Alexander Benois
Russian artist Alexander Benois Alexander Nikolayevich Benois was born on April 25 Old Style (May 3), 1870 in St. Petersburg. His father, Prof. Nikolai Leontyevich Benois, was an academician and…
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Russian artist illustrator Leon Bakst
Russian artist illustrator Leon Bakst Leon Bakst was born Lev Samuilovich Rosenberg on April 27 O.S. (May 9), 1866 in Grodno. His father was a merchant, and his grandfather, who…
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Old Russian miniature book
Old Russian miniature book The art of Old Russian miniature book design has an interesting and rich history. For centuries, books were created by talented artists manually, commissioned by wealthy…
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