The Kremlin and Red Square were undoubtedly the most popular landmarks depicted in old postcards of Moscow. Today, modern readers and collectors may find it astonishing how precise and full of detail these old postcards were. They offer a glimpse not just of a popular tourist site, but of a whole era in time, complete with ceremonies, personalities, situations, and events from a bygone era. Better than some history books and academic studies, this popular folk art depicts the feel of daily life in old Russia.
Language
English
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Magma
Release
March 01, 2006
ISBN
5934280341
ISBN 13
9785934280346
The Kremlin and Red Square: Moscow in Old Postcards 1895–1917
The Kremlin and Red Square were undoubtedly the most popular landmarks depicted in old postcards of Moscow. Today, modern readers and collectors may find it astonishing how precise and full of detail these old postcards were. They offer a glimpse not just of a popular tourist site, but of a whole era in time, complete with ceremonies, personalities, situations, and events from a bygone era. Better than some history books and academic studies, this popular folk art depicts the feel of daily life in old Russia.