Stories in stone : the enchanted gem carving sculptures of Vasily Konovalenko /

"The first comprehensive treatment of the life of this poorly known Russian artist and the remarkable history of his unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures that stand alone in the gem carving world"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nash, Stephen E. (Stephen Edward), 1964- (Author)
Other Authors: Munti͡an, Tatʹi͡ana, Hagadorn, James W. (James Whitey), Wicker, Richard M. (Photographer)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boulder : University Press of Colorado, [2016]
Subjects:
Konovalenko, Vasily, > 1929-1989.
1900-1999
Stone carvers > United States > Biography.
Stone carvers > Russia > Biography.
Gem carving > 20th century.
Sculpteurs sur pierre > États-Unis > Biographies.
Sculpteurs sur pierre > Russie > Biographies.
Travail des gemmes > 20e siècle.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES > Carving.
HISTORY > General.
Gem carving.
Stone carvers.
Russia.
United States.
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Life imitates art, 1957/1973
  • Celebration and persecution, 1973/1981
  • Free at last? Capitalism, New York, and Denver, 1981/1984
  • Crescendos and finales, 1984-1989
  • Unfinished business
  • Mineralogical maestro / by James W. Hagadorn
  • Konovalenko's and the greater Russian gem carving tradition / by Tatiana Muntian.

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