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| Title | : | Messenger of Beauty: The Life and Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.10 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892814934 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
Jacqueline Decter, Ph.D. . is a scholar of Russian literature who translated many original texts into English for inclusion in this edition. She is a senior editor at Abbeville Press
Messenger of Beauty opens the door to the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich and invites us to witness his far-reaching vision. The Roerich Peace Pact--a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt and 26 other heads of state that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of war--earned the artist a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Messenger of Beauty includes 88 color plates that cover the full scope of Roerich's artistic career, from ancient Slavic, mythic, and archaeological subjects to breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and religious themes that span the spiritual traditions of the world. Artist, writer, educator, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, and peacemaker, Roerich (1874-1947) left a rich legacy of some 7,000 paintings, drawings, and set and costume designs (most notably for Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring); 30 books on the mystic East; and countless articles and lectures. First paperback edition of Nicholas Roerich: The Life and Art of a Russian Master. A celebration of the artist, mystic, and Nobel nominee Nicholas Roerich, whose life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and culture
"can't go wrong with this one" according to Caraculiambro. If you're looking for a nice coffee-table book with reproductions of Roerich's paintings, this book will do nicely. If you're looking for a text biography of Roerich, this book will also do. It's basically a combination of the two.Unlike many coffee table books, the text you're getting is not sparse: you're. Janaka Stagnaro said Nicholas Roerich has been an inspiration for my art for. Nicholas Roerich has been an inspiration for my art for years, with his visionary and mystical themes. I never appreciated how influential the Russian artist was, in both Russia and the United States.Janaka StagnaroThe Teachings of Yama: A Conversation with Death. Nicholas Roerich This is an exquisitely beautiful book and immediately transports one to 'another dimention'. Roerich's paintings,his unusual use of colour and hues capture a luminous quality that speaks to the soul. His writing, paintings and travels are a true inspiration of the human spirit.
"Roerich's vision is a pantheistic hymn to a union of man and nature." (Anna Kisselgoff, The New York Times)"Highly recommended." (Library Journal)"outstanding serious new volumeRoerich's collaboration with Nijinsky, Stravinsky, and Diaghilev changed the history of dance." (The Boston Globe)
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