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Stories in Stone : The Enchanted Gem Carvings of Vasily Konovalenko by Stephen E. Nash (2016, Trade Paperback)
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Vasily Konovalenko&;s unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures stand alone in the gem-carving world&;bawdy but not salacious, political but not diplomatic, boisterous and exuberant yet occasionally sensitive.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity Press of Colorado
ISBN-101607325020
ISBN-139781607325024
eBay Product ID (ePID)219132190
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameStories in Stone : the Enchanted Gem Carvings of Vasily Konovalenko
LanguageEnglish
SubjectIndividual Artists / Artists' Books, General, United States / 21st Century
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorStephen E. Nash
Subject AreaArt, Biography & Autobiography, History
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight39.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width12 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2015-043009
Reviews"This book is a fitting tribute to Vasily Konovalenko and to his legacy to the Russian tradition of stone carving. [It] would be of interest to anyone fascinated by sculpture, stone carving, and gemstones in general; those interested in 20th century Russian history and decorative arts would find Konovalenko's life story and work particularly intriguing." --Gemological Institute of America, "?This book is a fitting tribute to Vasily Konovalenko and to his legacy to the Russian tradition of stone carving. ?[It] would be of interest to anyone fascinated by sculpture, stone carving, and gemstones in general; those interested in 20th century Russian history and decorative arts would find Konovalenko's life story and work particularly intriguing.'"? --Gemological Institute of America
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal736/.5
SynopsisVasily Konovalenko's unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures stand alone in the gem-carving world--bawdy but not salacious, political but not diplomatic, boisterous and exuberant yet occasionally sensitive . Stories in Stone offers the first comprehensive treatment of the life of this little-known Russian artist and the remarkable history of his wonderful sculptures. Part art catalogue and part life history, Stories in Stone tells the tale of Konovalenko's impressive works, explaining their conception, creation, and symbolism. Each handcrafted figure depicts a scene from life in the Soviet Union--a bowman hunting snow geese, a woman reposing in a hot spring surrounded by ice, peasants spinning wool, a pair of gulag prisoners sawing lumber--painstakingly rendered in precious stones and metals. The materials used to make the figurines are worth millions of dollars, but as cultural artifacts, the sculptures are priceless. Author Stephen Nash draws upon oral history and archival research to detail the life of their creator, revealing a rags-to-riches and life-imitates-art narrative full of Cold War intrigue, Communist persecution, and capitalist exploitation. Augmented by Richard M. Wicker's exquisite and revelatory photographs of sixty-five Konovalenko sculptures from museums, state agencies, and private collections around the world, Stories in Stone is a visually stunning glimpse into a unique corner of Russian art and cultural history, the craft and science of gem carving, and the life of a Russian artist and immigrant who loved people everywhere. Co-published with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, home to the most significant collection of Russian gem-carving sculptures by Vasily Konovalenko in the world.
LC Classification NumberNB699.K62N37 2016
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- 01 Aug, 2019
Russian gemstone are by a master.
Vasily Konovalenko created almost magical gemstone art. His talent in creating the figures and details is incredible and the ability to portray the culture of the Russian people in his art is what sets in above any other similar work that I have seen. This book has very high quality photos of seldom seen work. Konovalenko died some time ago but his legacy will live on as long has these pieces he created survive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Mar, 2022
well worth the money
Very detailed and is well worth the money. Very beautiful and unique works of art.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
