Women Artists in the Reign of Catherine the Great This book provides the first

This book provides the first critical analysis and overview of these buildings

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Women Artists in the Reign of Catherine the Great This book provides the firstCatherine the Greats audacious power grab in 1762 marked a watershed in imperial Russian history. During a momentous 34 year reign, her rapacious vision and intellectual curiosity led to vast territorial expansion, cultural advancement, and civic, educational and social reform. In this pioneering book, Rosalind Blakesley reveals the remarkable role women artists played in her pursuit of these ambitions. With challenging commissions for an elite cast