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Stories in Stone
Stephen E. Nash
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Description for Stories in Stone
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; AGB; HBJK; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 307 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1110.
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. 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, ... Read more
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. 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, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University Press of Colorado United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Colorado, United States
ISBN
9781607325024
SKU
V9781607325024
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About Stephen E. Nash
Stephen E. Nash is a curator of archaeology and the chair of the Department of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. He is author or editor of seven books, including Colorado Book Award finalist An Anthropologist’s Arrival: A Memoir (by Ruth M. Underhill) and Crossroads of Culture: Anthropology Collections at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. ... Read more
Reviews for Stories in Stone
"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