The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty Decter Jacqueline
Includes 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerich's artistic talent, from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes to set and costume designs, most notably for Stravinsky's The Rite of…
Specifikacia The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty Decter Jacqueline
Includes 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerich's artistic talent, from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes to set and costume designs, most notably for Stravinsky's The Rite of SpringExamines Roerich's profound love for folk traditions of Russia, India, and Tibet and his spiritual quests across the Himalayan Mountains in search of beauty and the lost paradise of ShambalaReveals how Roerich's life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and cultureNicholas Roerich (1874-1947) was a Russian artist, writer, archaeologist, explorer, mystic, theosophist, and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7,000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pact--a remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during