Decorative Art Of Russia [Bowater]

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The Decorative Art Of Russia (Library of Design Series). Marina Bowater. A great resource for Old World Russian designs consisting of calligraphic collections of ornaments from 11th-17th century Russian gospels, as well as Armenian and Georgian examples, largely assembled from Vladimir Stasov's rare, and expensive, 1887 study Slavic and Oriental Ornament. Other topics include porcelain, icons, lacquer boxes, jewelry, enamel and metalwork. All gorgeously photographed.

NY: Portland House, 1990. 224 pages with 100 oversized full color plates. Large hardcover with dustjacket in a clear protective jacket cover. Text like new, edge wear to jacket, binding sound, no ownership marks. 1 copy only.