The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jaques.
The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jaques.
The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jaques.
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Publisher
New York, NY : Pegasus Books, [2016]
Call Numbers
G 2016/949
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xiv, 466 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Part One: Extreme makeover. This heavy thing ; The brightest star of the North ; The ambrosia of Asia ; Collecting debut ; Building frenzy ; My falcon, my golden pheasant -- Part Two: Russia is a European nation. A monument to Peter and to you ; Make peace with your enemy ; My prodigal son ; The Sax...
Publication information
Publisher
New York, NY : Pegasus Books, [2016]
Edition
First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2016]
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
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.
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The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jaques.
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General note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-447) and index.
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G 2016/949
Record Identifier
74VKzlAwyEJy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKzlAwyEJy
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ISBN
160598972X (hardcover)
9781605989723 (hardcover)
DDC
947.063092
MMS ID
991023624859702626
