The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia /
Jaques, Susan,author.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-421) and index.
Extreme makeover. This heavy thing -- The brightest star of the North -- The ambrosia of Asia -- Collecting debut -- Building frenzy -- My falcon, my golden pheasant -- Russia is a European nation. A monument to Peter and to you -- Make peace with your enemy -- My prodigal son -- The Saxon Richelieu -- The earth and sea trembled -- War and love. Queen of feasts -- Dressed to "Empress" -- Peace offerings -- Crozat the poor -- The coachman of Europe -- Tiger in the forest -- Peace and prosperity. Sleepless nights -- Anglomania -- A crowd and not a city -- Breaking the mold -- Brother Gu -- Cateau and the hermit of Ferney -- A second Rome. Cat and mouse -- Raphaelism -- Sashenka -- Palladio's shadow -- The Greek project -- Empire building. Mother of the Fatherland -- A rose without thorns -- The Master of Neuwied -- An accidental Michelangelo -- Slings and arrows -- Baby Hercules -- War and revolution. Center stage -- Cameo fever -- Russia's paradise -- Betrayals -- French madness -- Curtain call -- Reaction. Tears and despair -- A ticking clock -- Warsaw's ours -- Catherine's library -- Queen of the world -- Joined in death -- Legacy. A son's revenge -- Art-loving grandsons -- The end of the line -- Raiding the Hermitage -- Preservation.
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.
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796.
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796
Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796
Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia)
Gosudarstvennyĭ Ėrmitazh (Russia)
Empresses
Art
Art.
Art patronage.
Empresses.