Russian Folk Motifs - Dover Pictorial Archive Series

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Authentic Russian art motifs treasury.

If you're fascinated by cultural heritage, especially the rich visual traditions of Russia, "Russian Folk Motifs" is a visual feast you shouldn't miss. Flipping through the pages will transport you to a world of traditional Russian craftsmanship, allowing you to explore the intricate designs that have adorned everything from Easter eggs to ceramics, and inspire your own artistic endeavors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Russian Folk Motifs - Dover Pictorial Archive Series

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ISBN: 9780486402758
Authors: Peter Linenthal
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 1998-06-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Goodreads rating: 4.2
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Description

Artists, designers, and craftworkers will welcome this inexpensive archive of traditional Russian folk motifs — all royalty-free. Over 220 designs, meticulously rendered from authentic art and artifacts, date from the third to the 20th centuries. Included are Matryoshka dolls; carpet motif from Moldova; stove tile motifs from Moscow and the Ukraine; clay toys from Archangel, Kirov, and Tula; metalwork motifs from the Caucasus; architectural motifs from Georgia; ceramic figurines from Gzhel; Ukrainian Easter eggs, and many more. Ideal for bringing the authentic flavor of Russian folk art to a host of direct graphic art applications, this modestly priced treasury will also serve as a rich source of inspiration for textile design, home, and furniture decoration, and a wide range of other art and craft projects.
 

Authentic Russian art motifs treasury.

If you're fascinated by cultural heritage, especially the rich visual traditions of Russia, "Russian Folk Motifs" is a visual feast you shouldn't miss. Flipping through the pages will transport you to a world of traditional Russian craftsmanship, allowing you to explore the intricate designs that have adorned everything from Easter eggs to ceramics, and inspire your own artistic endeavors.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.