Учебное пособие к практическим занятиям по английскому языку «Художественные лаки»

30 Palekh. Kholui The old Russian village of Kholui (located in Ivanovo region) is known for its remarkable scenic beauty. This unique corner of Russia seems to have been created precisely to astound the world with its original charm. The clear blue waters of the river of Teza reflect the silvery boughs of the bordering willows and the domes of the white-stone 17th century Trinity Church. In the spring river overflows its banks flooding the whole district and turning the streets into real canals. Boats are used to get about the village--to kinder-garden, school or work. The high waters stay all of April. Then the land quickly dons its verdant garb looking more attractive than ever after its rejuvenating spring "wash" and inspiring the artists to new poetic landscapes.Kholui is also famous for its old history. The first mentioned in 1546 in Ivan the Terrible's deed it was granted fifty years later to Dmitriy Pozharsky by the Tsar of Moscow principality for his services to the country. One mile away from Kholui is the 18th century architectural monument--the complex of the former monastery "Borkovskaya Pustyn" founded and financed by Princes Pozharsky. From times ago past icon painting was a hereditary occupation. The village's convenient location afforded close links with many towns of the state of Moscow and promoted the reproduction of the icons for the market. These were chiefly "popular" icons that required no special workmanship. Yet there were also pieces executed on a high artistic level boasting magnificent scripture and virtuoso chasing work on a gold ground. The history of lacquer miniature in Kholui is very similar to Palekh and Mstera. In 1931 the Mstera Branch of an art artel specializing in rug painting was set up in Kholui, and on July 1st, the 1934 it was developed into an art artel. S.Mokin, K.Kosterin, M.Dobrynin and V.Puzanov-Molev...