The exhibition of the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum introduces visitors to the bicentennial history of lacquer miniature in Russia. Since the end of the 18th century, Russian craftsmen have creatively interpreted lacquer art techniques from around the world and added a national character to their products. The museum houses works created at four centers of Russian lacquer miniature: Fedoskino, Palekh, Mstyora and Kholuy — from the first lacquer factories of the 19th century to the present day. The collection includes compositions based on fairy tales, songs and historical themes.
The exhibition will present how the centuries-old traditions of Russian icon painting were adapted during the Soviet period, how these crafts developed in the 20th century and how contemporary masters work. Furthermore, visitors will learn about the ‘floating technique’ of painting and the recipe of gold leaf. Finally, they can find out why lacquer miniature seems to shimmer from the inside.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
The exhibition will present how the centuries-old traditions of Russian icon painting were adapted during the Soviet period, how these crafts developed in the 20th century and how contemporary masters work. Furthermore, visitors will learn about the ‘floating technique’ of painting and the recipe of gold leaf. Finally, they can find out why lacquer miniature seems to shimmer from the inside.
Exhibits are marked with AR stickers for identification purposes.
