Stories in stone : the enchanted gem carving of Vasily Konovalenko /
Nash, Stephen E.(Stephen Edward),1964-author.
Wicker, Richard M.,illustrator.
Hagadorn, James W.(James Whitey)
Munti︠a︡n, Tatʹi︠a︡na.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
"The first comprehensive treatment of the life of this poorly known Russian artist and the remarkable history of his unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures that stand alone in the gem carving world"--Provided by publisher.
"The first comprehensive treatment of the life of this poorly known Russian artist and the remarkable history of his unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures that stand alone in the gem carving world"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-272) and index.
Improbable beginnings -- Life imitates art, 1957-73 -- Celebration and persecution, 1973-81 -- Free at last? Capitalism, New York, and Denver, 1981-84 -- Crescendos and finales, 1984-89 -- Unfinished business -- Mineralogical maestro / James W. Hagadorn -- Konovalenko and the greater Russian gem carving tradition / Tatiana Muntian -- Epilogue.
Konovalenko, Vasily, 1929-1989.
Gem carving
Stone carvers
Stone carvers