`Palekh, From Icons to Souvenir Boxes to Icons'.The opening reception for the exhibition "Palekh, From Icons to Souvenir Boxes to Icons" took place at the Museum of Russian Icons The Museum of Russian Icons opened in October 2006 in Clinton, Massachusetts, United States. The Museum was created by collector Gordon Lankton to house his extensive collection of Russian icons. in Clinton. Palekh is the handicraft handicraft: see arts and crafts. of miniature painting with tempera tempera (tĕm`pərə), painting method in which finely ground pigment is mixed with a solidifying base such as albumen, fig sap, or thin glue. on varnished objects made of papier-mache. The exhibit represents the beauty and craftsmanship of the artistic tradition and the people who have kept it alive. ART: PHOTOS CUTLINE: (1) Roger and Regina Preston, and Susan Slepetz (2) Svetlana Nikitina, Linda Pape and David Dollenmayer (3) Joan Michalski, and Pat and Gerry Condon (4) Maegan McCaffrey and Theresa Quinn (5) Lisa Perry, Kim and Jeff Schwarz, and Charles Perry PHOTOG pho·tog n. Informal A person who takes photographs, especially as a profession; a photographer. : PHOTOGRAPHY / RICH DUGAS |
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