The Hermitage Dogs - Treasures from the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
treasures from the state hermitage museum, st petersburg
$41.98
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
4 July 2015
Summary
Dogs have devotedly served poor shepherds and mighty kings, and even the gods. Their hidden talents and capabilities are spoken of in the secret language of symbols and allegories. Working dogs and companion dogs, the favourite pets of the House of Romanov. Dogs in the religions of the world, in military history and in culture - all these topics are covered in a fascinating account. It is aimed at everyone who has a soft spot for our four-legged friends and is inclined to think of the dog as …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781910065679 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1910065676 |
| Author: | The Hermitage Museum |
| Publisher: | Unicorn Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Unicorn Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 4 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 782g |
| Dimensions: | 212mm x 200mm x 21mm |
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“There are hunting dogs, famous packs, draught dogs, delightful toys, dogs famous and unknown. Most illuminating is the chapter on dogs as symbols: dogs can be conveying fidelity, status, piety, hope, watchfulness and even their place on the canvas had meaning to the contemporary eye.”– “Kennel Gazette”
About The Author
The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage features a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years, changing indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a Visual Arts Studio, and 12 acres of gardens and grounds that offer art and culture to the community.
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