Russian Lacquer - 9783777424293

Hirmer

Russian LacquerThe Collection of the Museum fr Lackkunst\nAuthor(s): Monika Kopplin, Franz Hemmerle, Herzog Alexander von Wrttemberg\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Hirmer Verlag, Germany\nImprint: Hirmer Verlag\nISBN-13: 9783777424293, 978-3777424293\nSynopsis\nMonika Kopplin highlights the extraordinary variety of decorative techniques as well as the many stylistic features. The history and art history of Russia are reflected in the small format of the lacquer miniatures, painting a lively picture of the various eras. A comprehensive index of seals expands the catalogue into a reference book. Russian lacquer art can be traced back to Peter the Great, who had come to know this flourishing art and craft during his study trips in Western Europe. The first important work in this genre in the tsars empire was completed in 1722 in the form of the Lacquer Study in his palace of Monplaisir. A second significant event followed when the Korobov workshop, which was modelled on the Braunschweig-.