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Season - Episode

1 Season 1 Jan 01, 1992

1 - 1

The Museum's Majestic Architecture Jan 01, 1992
1 - 2

The Vast Sculpture Collection Jan 08, 1992
1 - 3

Highlights of the Masterpieces Jan 15, 1992
1 - 4

Decorative Arts of Italy, France & England Jan 22, 1992
1 - 5

Art from Mesopotania to Ancient China Jan 29, 1992
1 - 6

Russia in the Age of Peter the Great Feb 05, 1992
1 - 7

The Art of Ancient Egypt Feb 12, 1992
1 - 8

The Classical World of Greece and Rome Feb 19, 1992
1 - 9

Art of the Middle Ages Feb 26, 1992
1 - 10

Art of the Early Italian Renaissance Mar 04, 1992
1 - 11

The High Italian Renaissance Mar 11, 1992
1 - 12

Art of the Netherlands: 15th & 16th Century Mar 18, 1992
1 - 13

17th Century Flemish Painting Mar 25, 1992
1 - 14

Rembrandt & The 17th Century Dutch Masters Apr 01, 1992
1 - 15

Velasquez, El Greco, Goya and the Spanish Masters Apr 08, 1992
1 - 16

The French Classical Style of the 17th & 18th Centuries Apr 15, 1992
1 - 17

The Road to Impressionism: 19th Century France Apr 22, 1992
1 - 18

Modernism: Matisse, Picasso & 20th Century Painting Apr 29, 1992

Overview

Formerly the palace of Czars, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg is now one of the world's largest museums, drawing three and a half million visitors per year. This superbly mastered DVD series is a guided tour of the works in the galleries as well as a compelling lesson in art history. The 540 minute series examines some of the sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and glassware pieces found within the four pavillions, as well as the impressive European-style architecture of the museum itself. Researched and authenticated by the Hermitage Museum and lavishly photographed, the series covers such styles as Classical, Neo-Classical, Baroque, Gothic, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism. As well, it showcases works by such masters as Rodin, Goya, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso. Be captivated by the history and culture of this breath taking collection of visual art masterpieces.

Year 1992

Studio

Director

Crew Jeffrey Leif (Editor), George Skinner (Producer), Scott Delaney (Sound), Nina Gerasimova (Executive Producer), Susan Young (Writer), Sandra Carter (Executive Producer)

Popularity 0.4882

Language English