The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg: Director's Choice
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Formerly the official residences of the Tsars, the five buildings that comprise the State Hermitage Museum now house one of the finest art collections in the world. The collection is as vast and rich as its surroundings - ranging from prehistoric artefacts to post-Impressionist masterpieces. Here, renowned Director Mikhail Pietrovsky brings his unique insight and expertise to bear on the collection, presenting us with his highlights from the Museum's extensive holdings. Here you will find masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age and the Flemish Baroque, as well as Impressionist, Fauvist and Expressionist collections. The artists on display range from Michelangelo to Matisse via Velazquez, Van Gogh, Rubens and Renoir. Beautifully illustrated, this guide succeeds in condensing the Museum's array of treasures and making them accessible to all. AUTHOR: Dr. Mikhail Piotrovsky succeeded his father as Director of the State Hermitage Museum in 1992. He has taken part in archaeological excavations in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Yemen and has contributed to over 250 publications, including catalogues of Arabic manuscripts, works on Islamic political history and Arabic culture, and publications of Medieval monuments and ancient inscriptions. SELLING POINTS: * Highlights from one of the world's finest art collections, featuring masterpieces from every period from the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century, including works by Michelangelo and Matisse via Velazquez, Van Gogh, Rubens and Renoir * Works skillfully chosen and lucidly explained by Director Mikhail Piotrovsky * Richly illustrated in full colour throughout 40 colour images
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