Banner of Peace
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1931
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Landscape
The painting titled Banner of Peace symbolizes the spirit of international cultural preservation, associated with the Roerich Pact. Created by Nicholas Roerich, it often features a harmonious landscape backdrop, rendered in vibrant tempera on canvas. Reflecting Symbolism influences, the artwork emphasizes unity and peace through its emblematic imagery. The Banner of Peace serves as a universal symbol, signifying protected cultural sites under the 1935 treaty aimed at safeguarding artistic and scientific institutions. This work captures Roerich’s vision of harmony and cultural heritage through a poetic and expressive Surrealism-like sensibility.
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