The Encyclopedia includes articles on the history, theory and technique of fine arts (architecture, sculpture and painting) by national characteristics, with synchronistic tables, with the most important characteristics of eras and styles; on mythology, artistic archeology, symbolism and artistic interpretation of biblical subjects; on decorative art, medal business, heraldry as applied to the arts, ceramics and in general the production of the art industry, carpentry, interweaving, etc., artistic and technical terminology, ancient Russian terms.