{"product_id":"the-hermitage-the-history-of-the-building-and-collections","title":"The Hermitage: The History of the Building and Collections","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hermitage: The History of the Building and Collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard cover, with dust jacket. Excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hermitage: The History of the Buildings and Collections is an illustrated history of the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia, one of the world's great art museums. Published in English by Alfa-Colour Art Publishers in 2000, the book explores the architectural development of the museum complex and the formation of its remarkable collections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book traces the Hermitage's origins to 1764, when Empress Catherine the Great began assembling an extensive art collection. It describes the magnificent Winter Palace and the adjoining buildings that gradually became part of the museum, examining their architectural styles, ornate interiors and historical significance. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, historical paintings, drawings and archival images, the volume showcases the museum's grand halls and galleries alongside examples of the treasures they contain. It also explains how successive Russian rulers and collectors expanded the collections to include European paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and other important cultural objects. Combining architectural history, art appreciation and Russian imperial history, the book provides an engaging visual introduction to one of the world's most celebrated cultural institutions. It is particularly appealing to readers interested in art history, European architecture, Russian history and illustrated museum publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please contact us or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808226934937,"sku":"13818","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_8627.jpg?v=1793175286","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/the-hermitage-the-history-of-the-building-and-collections","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}