RYSKA IKONEN 1000 ÅR, DEN (The Russian Icon 1000 Years).

Author: Abel, Ulf, Lars Erik Blomqvist, and Lena Holger, eds
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Year Published: 1998
No. of pages: 71
Illustrations: 41 B&W Illustrations.
Binding: Hardbound
Size: 8 1/2”x 7”
Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 9171003525
Biblio/Bio: Index. Cat. of exh. Bibl.
Code: 3934

Price: $29.50

With one of the best collections of Russian iconic art outside of its home country, Sweden’s Nationalmuseum effectively celebrates the 1000 year anniversary of the Russian Church with this captivating exhibition. By including essays that document the history of the Russian Church, the importance of iconic art in Russia, and its original background in Finland, this book provides an intriguing context through which participants can come to understand these potent iconic images, 70 of which are depicted and described in the book’s catalog.