NICHOLAS ROERICH: THE LIFE AND ART OF A RUSSIAN MASTER

Decter, Jacqueline

ISBN 10: 0892811560 / ISBN 13: 9780892811564

Published by Park Street Press, Rochester, VT, 1989

Quarto, 224 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine is pink, purple, and blue with cream lettering. Dust jacket is protected with a mylar covering, price uncut: "$39.95." Bumping to head and tail of dust jacket spine. Bumping and chipping to corners of dust jacket. Minor scratching to front and back of dust jacket. Creasing to front of dust jacket. Mild bumping to head of spine. Minor cocking to spine. Mild sinking to text block. Shelved in Russian Art. 1412066. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. Seller Inventory # 1412066

Synopsis:

Traces the life and career of the Russian artist, examines the motivating forces behind his art, and offers reproductions of his paintings of ancient Slavic and mythic subjects, Himalayan landscapes, and religious themes

Reviews: This captivating biography illuminates the extraordinary life of a visionary artist, author, educator, archaeologist, explorer, philosopher, cultural humanitarian, and peacemaker. Decter's well-researched text brings Roerich to life by allowing us to rediscover this "forgotten renaissance man" whose belief in the harmonious integration of life and art led him to four continents and the promotion of an international treaty, the Roerich Peace Pact, which earned him a nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1929. This pact stresses the importance of protecting the world's cultural legacy during war. The illustrations cover Roerich's entire career, from Slavic and mystic subjects to his notable Himalayan landscapes and spiritual themes. Also included are historic photographs that chronicle his expeditions to India and Central Asia. Highly recommended.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
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Bibliographic Details

Title: NICHOLAS ROERICH: THE LIFE AND ART OF A ...
Publisher: Park Street Press, Rochester, VT
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: dj
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.