Treasures of Ukraine

Puchkov, A. A.

£25.00

A celebration of Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, drawing on over 100 of the country’s most important works of art and architectural monuments from prehistory to the present. ‘Treasures of Ukraine’ chronicles the arts and heritage of Ukraine at a time when the country’s people, culture, landmarks and artworks are facing destruction and devastation. Created in partnership with a group of renowned artists, curators and critics, this record of architectural monuments and artworks reaches from pre-history to the present day. It charts the development of ancient cultures from Trypillia and Scythia to early states such as Kyivan Rus and the Cossack Hetmanate, to the most important contemporary paintings and political art being produced today.

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Publish Date: 13/10/2022
ISBN: 9780500026038 Category: Tag:

Description

A celebration of Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage, drawing on over 100 of the country’s most important works of art and architectural monuments from prehistory to the present.

Showcasing more than one hundred objects and buildings – from Byzantine icons and wooden churches to gold-domed cathedrals, folk art, and avant-garde masterpieces – Treasures of Ukraine chronicles the rich arts and heritage of a country currently facing destruction and devastation. The significance of the pieces is explained by renowned artists, curators, and critics, revealing the nation’s complex history and its impact on the present. From the development of ancient cultures like Trypillia and Scythia to early states such as Kyivan Rus and the Cossack Hetmanate, to the dawn of Modernism and the striking contemporary paintings and political artworks being produced today, Treasures of Ukraine reminds us that art and monuments represent powerful sources of collective memory and identity.

All proceeds will be donated to PEN Ukraine, to help Ukrainian authors in need and support museums in Ukraine.

Additional information

Weight 854 g
Dimensions 216 × 222 × 30 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

256

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

709.477 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K