Nicholas Roerich, a life devoted to Art, Beauty and Peace

Nicholas Roerich - philosopher, humanist and visionary artist who achieved international renown in the first half of the 20th century - left a prodigious artistic and cultural legacy to the world. Nehru, who in common with so many of his contemporaries was a great admirer of his lofty and noble works, said of him: "He is a creative genius".

In this painstaking and highly engaging study, Marie-Agnès Domin gives an account of the remarkable journey of this inspired individual, shining a light on the multiple facets of his talents as - among other things - painter, writer, archaeologist and educator. A great traveller, Nicholas Roerich led a cultural and scientific expedition to the heart of Asia, and founded prestigious cultural institutions.

The unceasing struggle he also conducted - over several decades - for peace and for the safeguarding of Humanity's cultural heritage, took on material form with the signing of a treaty that is still in force today.

This book provides an opportunity to discover the unique work of Nicholas Roerich, which exudes a sens of eternity and is imbued with profound spirituality, bringing a message of Peace, Beauty and Unity.

PART ONE

• A life filled with brilliance (1874-1904)
• The beginnings of an intense professional life
•  A new direction
• A multi-faceted talent
• The New World
• The persistent call of the East
• In the heart of Asia : Ladakh
• In the heart of Asia : Chinese Turkestan
• Heading to Russia
• Altai - Mongolia - Tibet
• The peaceful Kulu Valley
• The Himalayan Research Institute, Urusvati
• The new Roerich Museum in New-York
• The Roerich Pact and the Banner of Peace
• Nicholas Roerich and France
• Obstacles and slurs
• The expedition to Central Asia
• Betrayal
• The Roerich family in Kulu
• The work of an exceptional couple
• Twilight
• In memoriam

PART TWO

• The prodigious artist
• The philosopher
• The educator
• The scientist, the thinker, the researcher
• The writer
• The mystical quest
• The initiatory journey
• Shambhala
• Nicholas Roerich and the Rosicrucians
• George and Svetoslav Roerich

Conclusion

Thanks

Chronology

Timeline of first expedition

Map (expedition's route through Central Asia

Bibliography