FAIRYTALES IN RUSSIA

Published to accompany an exhibition at the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, this magnificent volume traces the rich traditio n of Russian Art inspired by the Fairytales and Folklore that are so much a part of Russian culture. Whether tales told in the oral tradition or committed to writing, the fantasy and magical elements embodied in these stories lend themselves to the imagination of the artist. Paintings, drawings, carvings, even furniture and ceramics illustrated here tell these cherished stories some of which, like Goldil...[Read more]