Early Russian Icon Painting Book M. V. Alpatov Soviet USSR 1974 Oversize Art Book

  

Authoritative Soviet-era art reference on early Russian icon painting by noted art historian M. This large-format, heavily illustrated volume documents Russian and Byzantine iconography from the pre-Mongol period through the 16th-17th centuries, featuring full-color plates of major works held in leading Russian museum collections. Published by Iskusstvo in Moscow during the USSR period, this edition is prized for its high-quality color reproductions, scholarly text, and striking presentation.

Includes the original cardboard slipcover. A cornerstone reference for collectors, scholars, and anyone interested in Orthodox iconography and Eastern Christian art history. Title: Early Russian Icon Painting (?????????????????????? Country of Origin: USSR (Soviet Union). Subject: Russian & Byzantine icon painting, Orthodox religious art.

Format: Hardcover art book with cardboard slipcover. Illustrations: Extensive full-color plates and scholarly text. 13.5" tall × 10.5" wide × 1.5 thick.