Masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
by With an introduction by Philippe de MontebelloEdition: 3rd
Format: Trade Book
Pub. Date: 2004-07-11
Publisher(s): Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Summary
Housing one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the world, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a living encyclopedia of art. Cultures spanning the globe and dating from the ancient world to the present are represented in this beautifully illustrated book, which features over 250 masterpieces from the Museum's collection.The objects are arranged in chronological order by culture, beginning with ancient Egypt and ending with the twentieth century in Europe and America. Insightful text opens each section and provides historical and cultural background, while in-depth commentary accompanies each featured work.
Author Biography
Philippe de Montebello is director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| The ancient world | p. 9 |
| The Middle Ages | p. 57 |
| The Renaissance | p. 93 |
| The seventeenth century in Europe | p. 137 |
| Asia | p. 161 |
| 1700-1900 in Europe and the United States | p. 199 |
| Africa, Oceania, and the Americas | p. 269 |
| The twentieth century | p. 289 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
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