Excellently illustrated book with an introductory essay and biographical information on the major firms. Russian/English Text.
Because it also illustrates many
modern (1970's & 1980's) objects, this is a particularly important reference. From the Dust Jacket:
The album Russian Enamel: 19th-20th Centuries is a continuation of
the Publishing House BERESTA of Moscow series of albums on Russian Decorative metalwork. The selection of materials in the album is guided by the desire to present the
two periods of enamel blossoming in Russia: 19th - Beginnings of 20th Century and the '70s-'90s. The album presents major centres of an art of enameling of Russia and the
artists whose work repeatedly won prizes and awards at the international enamel competitions in France, Spain, and the USA. The sector of the album devoted to modern art of enamel is the best in
Russia, it does not seem to have any analogues in Russian collections, and in Western too. On the whole the album shows that an art of Russian enamel has, indeed,
deep roots, and not only has preserved its popularity until today but also is having the period of blossoming exceeding the limits of an applied art and
and acquiring the form of works of art of their own created by individual artists Also see Russian Jewellery and
Russian Silver |
