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Book, 1998
Current format, Book, 1998, 1st ed, Available .
Book, 1998
Current format, Book, 1998, 1st ed, Available . Offered in 0 more formats
Profiles the history of the Heritage Museum in St. Petersburg--the showcase of the art treasures of the Tsars, and home to Russian nobilities' confiscated art collections, as well as noted collections of works by Gaugin and Matisse Art journalist Norman provides a guided tour of the outstanding collections, architecture, and evolution of The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg paralleling Russia's tumultuous history. During Stalin's purges, working at the renowned museum cost some staff their lives. The b&w and color photos of the artwork are in serene contrast to the post-Communist economic chaos framing the current status of this cultural gem created by the tzars. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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