Istoriia Ermitazha v zerkale Vitrin (The History of the Hermitage Reflected in Its Showcases)
St. Petersburg: Herm, 2014. sewn cl. The exhibition of which this is the catalogue probably could be held only at the Hermitage, where the place and manner in which works of art are exhibited matters as much as the art. These examples of museum furniture are at once works of decorative and applied art and tools that the Hermitage uses to securely and stylishly display works of art from medieval armor to gemstones. Many of them were commissioned from the best furniture makers in Europe (French works are most frequent). The immediate topic pertains to the way works in the Hermitage/Winter Palace have been exhibited since Catherine the Great’s time. A broad theme of the exhibition relevant to all museums is how the space that works of art occupy can contribute to their understanding and enjoyment. 157 p., 22 x 28 cm, approx. 150 color and b/w illus., Rus. with title page and summary in ENGLISH. Item #255
ISBN: 9785935725372
Price: $64.00