Matryoshka dolls: a Russian cultural phenomenon
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The matryoshka doll is a phenomenon of Russian culture and a vibrant artistic expression of the nation's collective creativity. It is not just a popular toy, but a unique symbol of Russia.
This book introduces the reader to the history of the matryoshka doll's origins and its rise to popularity. It examines in detail the development of traditional matryoshka crafts in the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kirov regions, from their inception to the present day.
A separate chapter is devoted to the vibrant tradition of the matryoshka doll.
The publication includes biographical information about the masters and artists who specialized in matryoshka painting, as well as rare photographs.
The rich illustrations include over 120 matryoshka dolls from the collection of the Sergiev Posad Museum-Reserve and over 30 from private collections. Photos of matryoshka dolls from the N.D. Bartram Art and Pedagogical Museum of Toys and the M.A. Sholokhov "Quiet Flows the Don" State Museum-Reserve are also included.
The publication includes a practical section for those interested in learning the step-by-step technique of matryoshka painting. The book is intended for professionals, teachers, and a wide range of enthusiasts of the traditional toy.
This book introduces the reader to the history of the matryoshka doll's origins and its rise to popularity. It examines in detail the development of traditional matryoshka crafts in the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kirov regions, from their inception to the present day.
A separate chapter is devoted to the vibrant tradition of the matryoshka doll.
The publication includes biographical information about the masters and artists who specialized in matryoshka painting, as well as rare photographs.
The rich illustrations include over 120 matryoshka dolls from the collection of the Sergiev Posad Museum-Reserve and over 30 from private collections. Photos of matryoshka dolls from the N.D. Bartram Art and Pedagogical Museum of Toys and the M.A. Sholokhov "Quiet Flows the Don" State Museum-Reserve are also included.
The publication includes a practical section for those interested in learning the step-by-step technique of matryoshka painting. The book is intended for professionals, teachers, and a wide range of enthusiasts of the traditional toy.
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- All books in the series Traditions of craftsmanship