The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia /

Traces the remarkable history of Catherine the Great's influential art collection and creation of the Hermitage, discussing how her cultural goals were part of a long-term plan to modernize and westernize Russia.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jaques, Susan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2016.
Edition:First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
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Description
Summary:Traces the remarkable history of Catherine the Great's influential art collection and creation of the Hermitage, discussing how her cultural goals were part of a long-term plan to modernize and westernize Russia.
Physical Description:xiv, 466 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-447) and index.
ISBN:9781605989723
160598972X