Synopses & Reviews
Russian Folk Art surveys the traditions, styles, and functions of the many objects made by Russian peasant artists and artisans. Placing the objects within the settings in which folk artists worked -- the peasant household, the village, and the local market -- Alison Hilton discusses the principal media artists employed and the items they produced, from dippers and goblets to clothing and window frames. Emphasizing the balance between time-honored forms and techniques and the creativity of individual artists, the book explores how images and designs helped to form a Russian esthetic identity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Abundantly illustrated with examples from Russian museums, Russian Folk Art is a treasure for anyone interested in Russian culture.
Synopsis
Russian Folk Art describes the traditions, styles, and functions of a broad range of objects made by Russian peasant artists for local use and by specialized artisans for trade.
Synopsis
... a significant contribution to Russian art history in any language. Her book proves invaluable for serious specialists, useful as a textbook for students, and informative for all interested in the subject. -- The Russian Review
The book is a treasure for anyone interested in Russian culture. -- Antique Review
... intelligent, well-written, beautifully edited and handsomely produced... wealth of detail and interpretive perspectives... -- Canadian Folklore
Russian Folk Art describes the traditions, styles, and functions of a broad range of objects made by Russian peasant artists and artisans, from goblets and dippers to clothing and window frames. Abundantly illustrated with examples from Russian museums.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [289]-346) and index.