
Messenger of Beauty
The Life and Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich
Jacqueline Decter(Author)
Park Street Press,U.S.
Published on 1. November 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-89281-493-0 (ISBN)
Description
Messenger of Beauty opens the door to the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich and invites us to witness his far-reaching vision. 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. 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. First paperback edition of Nicholas Roerich: The Life and Art of a Russian Master.
Reviews / Votes
"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 volume...Roerich's collaboration with Nijinsky, Stravinsky, and Diaghilev changed the history of dance." * The Boston Globe *More details
Edition
New Edition of Nicholas Roerich; the Life and Art of a Russian Master
Language
English
Place of publication
Rochester
United States
Publishing group
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
88 color art reproductions and 35 b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 267 mm
Width: 267 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
862 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89281-493-0 (9780892814930)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
12/1992
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
€63.33
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Person
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.
Content
Messenger of Beauty
The Life and Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich
Acknowledgments
Preface
Early Years
University Years
The World of Art
The Stone Age
The Theater
Transition
America
Heart of Asia
Kulu
Notes
Bibliography
Index
The Life and Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich
Acknowledgments
Preface
Early Years
University Years
The World of Art
The Stone Age
The Theater
Transition
America
Heart of Asia
Kulu
Notes
Bibliography
Index