Nash, Stephen E., authorHagadorn, James W., authorMuntian, Tatiana, authorWicker, Richard M., artistDenver Museum of Nature & Science; University Press of Colorado, publisher2016-05-252016-05-252016http://hdl.handle.net/10217/172929With photographs by Richard M. Wicker and contributions from James W. Hagadorn and Tatiana Muntian.Includes bibliographical references and index.The first comprehensive treatment of the life of this poorly known Russian artist and the remarkable history of his unique, dynamic, and theatrical sculptures that stand alone in the gem carving world.--Provided by publisher.Life imitates art, 1957/1973 -- Celebration and persecution, 1973/1981 -- Free at last? Capitalism, New York, and Denver, 1981/1984 -- Crescendos and finales, 1984-1989 -- Unfinished business -- Mineralogical maestro / by James W. Hagadorn -- Konovalenko's and the greater Russian gem carving tradition / by Tatiana Muntian.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Konovalenko, Vasily, 1929-1989Gem carving -- 20th centuryStone carvers -- Russia -- BiographyStone carvers -- United States -- BiographyTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.