Russian Lacquer

Name: Russian Lacquer
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The Collection of the Museum für Lackkunst

By Franz Hemmerle and Herzog Alexander von Württemberg

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Russian Lacquer explores the rich tradition of lacquer miniatures in Russia, tracing their origins back to Tsar Peter the Great's introduction of the craft from Western Europe. The book highlights a variety of decorative techniques and stylistic developments that mirror the country's historical eras through small-format artworks. It also covers the establishment of significant workshops, such as the Lukutin workshop near Moscow, and shows the evolution from German influences to distinct Russian motifs.
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This work is ideal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, particularly those interested in Russian decorative arts, lacquer techniques, and art history.

The Museum of Lacquer Art has what is probably the most important collection of Russian lacquer wares outside Russia. The works of art date to the period between the early nineteenth century and the 1950s, providing an extensive overview of the development of this flourishing art and craft.

Description

Monika Kopplin highlights the extraordinary variety of decorative techniques as well as the many stylistic features. The history and art history of Russia are reflected in the small format of the lacquer miniatures, painting a lively picture of the various eras.

A comprehensive index of seals expands the catalogue into a reference book. Russian Lacquer art can be traced back to Peter the Great, who had come to know this flourishing art and craft during his study trips in Western Europe. The first important work in this genre in the tsar's empire was completed in 1722 in the form of the Lacquer Study in his palace of Monplaisir.

A second significant event followed when the Korobov workshop, which was modelled on the Braunschweig-based Stobwasser workshop, was established in 1793 near Moscow. It is better known by the name of a later owner, Lukutin. A technical and artistic alignment with the German model was followed by an increasingly independent Russian development from the 1820s onwards. At first, this found expression in specific decorative techniques, and later also in specifically Russian motifs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777424293

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2016

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

Edited by Monika Kopplin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1830g

Pages: 248

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Arts & Culture Franz Hemmerle Herzog Alexander von Württemberg Non-Fiction

About the Author

Monika Kopplin is director of the Museum of Lacquer Art in Münster. She is the author of European Lacquer, also published by Hirmer Publishers.