Treasures of the Hermitage

Housed in the splendid Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, the Hermitage's treasures range from Paleolithic artifacts to ancient Greek and Egyptian sculpture, from Old Masters to renowned Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the Hermitage ranks among the world's great museums. 250 full-color illustrations. Abbeville's Tiny Folio series puts the art of the world's greatest museums in the palm of your hand. These pint-sized,...
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Housed in the splendid Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, the Hermitage's treasures range from Paleolithic artifacts to ancient Greek and Egyptian sculpture, from Old Masters to renowned Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the Hermitage ranks among the world's great museums. 250 full-color illustrations. Abbeville's Tiny Folio series puts the art of the world's greatest museums in the palm of your hand. These pint-sized, picture-packed paperbacks cover highlights of museum collections around the world, from the Art Institute of Chicago to the Louvre and now the Hermitage. If you can't get to St. Petersburg, the 250 color illustrations will give you a wonderful sampling of what you're missing. Complete with an informative introduction, this tiny treasure makes an affordable, well-produced gift for anyone interested in art.