Hermitage Masterpieces
Documentary·1992·1 Seasons
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.
Starring: R. Parsons
Episodes
Season 1
S01 | E01
The Museum's Majestic Architecture
1992-01-01
S01 | E02
The Vast Sculpture Collection
1992-01-08
S01 | E03
Highlights of the Masterpieces
1992-01-15
S01 | E04
Decorative Arts of Italy, France & England
1992-01-22
S01 | E05
Art from Mesopotania to Ancient China
1992-01-29
S01 | E06
Russia in the Age of Peter the Great
1992-02-05
S01 | E07
The Art of Ancient Egypt
1992-02-12
S01 | E08
The Classical World of Greece and Rome
1992-02-19
S01 | E09
Art of the Middle Ages
1992-02-26
S01 | E10
Art of the Early Italian Renaissance
1992-03-04
S01 | E11
The High Italian Renaissance
1992-03-11
S01 | E12
Art of the Netherlands: 15th & 16th Century
1992-03-18
S01 | E13
17th Century Flemish Painting
1992-03-25
S01 | E14
Rembrandt & The 17th Century Dutch Masters
1992-04-01
S01 | E15
Velasquez, El Greco, Goya and the Spanish Masters
1992-04-08
S01 | E16
The French Classical Style of the 17th & 18th Centuries
1992-04-15
S01 | E17
The Road to Impressionism: 19th Century France
1992-04-22
S01 | E18
Modernism: Matisse, Picasso & 20th Century Painting
1992-04-29
Cast
R. Parsons
Narrator (voice)