Masterpieces of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0300106157 ISBN 13: 9780300106152

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Philippe de Montebello is director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Review:

This beautifully illustrated book presents and discusses masterpieces from across the globe and through the centuries, all from the world-class collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0300106157
• ISBN 13: 9780300106152
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320
• Editor: Burn Barbara