The Hermitage Museum in Leningrad; 1971

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Identifier: MS1133-0416
Title: The Hermitage Museum in Leningrad; 1971
Description: This academic paper provides a comprehensive overview of the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), detailing its history, architectural evolution, and the vast and diverse collections it houses. James B. Noell discusses the museum's founding by Catherine II in 1764, its expansion over the centuries, and its role in cultural preservation and education. He highlights the museum's impressive array of art from various periods and regions, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Rembrandt, as well as significant collections of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Oriental art. Noell emphasizes the Hermitage's importance as a repository of human history and creativity, showcasing its role in both Russian and global cultural heritage.
Date: 14 October 1971
Creator: Noell, James Burroughs
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; James Burroughs Noell; Noell; 1971; Hermitage Museum; Leningrad; St. Petersburg; Catherine II; art collections; Egyptian art; Greek art; Roman art; Oriental art; cultural heritage
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: James Burroughs Noell