Гравировальная мастерская Морской типографии в XVIII веке
Engraving workshop Marine printing house in the 18th century
Author(s): Elena Aleksandrovna MishinaSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Издательство Исторического факультета СПбГУ
Keywords: Russian engraving; culture of the 18th century; Marine printing house; typography; Russian geographic maps
Summary/Abstract: Engraving workshop of the Marine printing house started its work in St. Petersburg in 1722. It was among the so-called departmental institutions, working first of all for the needs of the Navy. Throughout the 18th century it produced engraved maps, atlases and other publications necessary for the Russian Navy and for the training of seafarers. In spite of a purely practical nature, each map master turned into a real work of art, decorating it with vignettes and cartouches.
Journal: Труды исторического факультета СПбГУ
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 20
- Page Range: 33-55
- Page Count: 23