{"product_id":"the-visionary-art-of-nicholas-roerich-a-messenger-of-beauty-9781644117972","title":"The Visionary Art of Nicholas Roerich: A Messenger of Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully illustrated biography of mystic  artist  and explorer Nicholas Roerich   Includes 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerichs artistic talent  from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes to set and costume designs  most notably for Stravinskys The Rite of Spring   Examines Roerichs profound love for folk traditions of Russia  India  and Tibet and his spiritual quests across the Himalayan Mountains in search of beauty and the lost paradise of Shambala   Reveals how Roerichs life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and culture  Nicholas Roerich (18741947) was a Russian artist  writer  archaeologist  explorer  mystic  theosophist  and peacemaker who left a rich legacy of nearly 7 000 visionary paintings and 30 books on the mystic East. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the Roerich Peace Pacta remarkable treaty signed by President Roosevelt that sought to preserve cultural monuments during times of warRoerich had a profound love for folk traditions of Russia  India  and Tibet  especially legends of lost cities and paradise. Together with his wife and two sons  from the 1890s into the 1930s  Roerich embarked on a number of spiritual quests through India  the Gobi Desert  the Altai and Kunlun Mountains  Mongolia  and Tibet  crisscrossing the Himalayan Mountains many times before settling in Kulu  India  in the shadows of the great mountain range. Through his explorations throughout the world and the immersive art he created during those travels  he was seeking the grains of spiritual truth behind the legends of paradise lost  including during his pilgrimages in search of Shambala.  Revealing the mystical world of Nicholas Roerich in stunning full color  Jacqueline Decter invites us to witness Roerichs far-reaching vision and dedication to beauty across the full scope of his inspiring life and artistic career. This new hardcover edition features Decters translations of many Russian texts into English as well as 88 color plates showcasing the variety of Roerichs artistic talent  from breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and spiritual themes to set and costume designs  most notably for Stravinskys The Rite of Spring. A celebration of Roerich as both visionary artist and visionary explorer  this fully illustrated biography illuminates a man whose life and work significantly influenced the development of modern art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665868841013,"sku":"ByrdShop_1644117975","price":75.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781644117972.jpg?v=1782411390","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-visionary-art-of-nicholas-roerich-a-messenger-of-beauty-9781644117972","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}