EAN: 9781588395351

ART AND ARCHITECTURE THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM ...

This completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitan's encyclopedic holdings -
the first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years - provides the ideal introduction
to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the world's most popular and beloved museums.
It features a compelling and accessible design  beautiful color reproductions  and up-to-date
descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. More than a simple souvenir book  The
Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide provides a comprehensive view of art history spanning more
than five millennia and the entire globe  beginning with the Ancient World and ending in
contemporary times. It includes media as varied as painting  photography  costume  sculpture 
decorative arts  musical instruments  arms and armor  works on paper  and many more. Presenting
works ranging from the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur to Canova's Perseus with the Head of
Medusa to Sargent's Madame X  this is an indispensable volume for lovers of art and art history
and for anyone who has ever dreamed of lingering over the most iconic works in the Metropolitan
Museum's unparalleled collection.

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