Russian Icons: From the Twelfth to the Fifteenth Century - Hardcoverby Victor Nikitich Lasareff (Author) Russian Icons: From The Twelfth To The Fifteenth Century is a comprehensive guide to the history, art, and symbolism of Russian icons. Written by Victor Nikitich Lasareff, an expert in the field of Russian art and culture, the book covers the period from the 12th to the 15th century, a time when icon painting flourished in Russia. The book begins with an overview of the history and development of icon painting in