The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Guide

Includes Museum Map and Members Calendar, 1990 as additional material. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide, edited by Philippe de Montebello and first published in 1983, serves as an authoritative companion to one of the world's most renowned art institutions. This comprehensive volume offers readers a curated selection of nearly 900 masterpieces from the museum's extensive collection, spanning over 2 million objects across various cultures and time periods. De Montebello, who served as the museum's director from 1977 to 2008, personally selected these works to reflect the Met's strengths and to provide a representative overview of its holdings. The guide is organized thematically and geographically, with each entry accompanied by descriptive texts written by the museum's curatorial staff, offering insights into the historical and artistic significance of the pieces. This guide not only serves as a practical resource for museum visitors but also as a scholarly reference for art enthusiasts and researchers, encapsulating the breadth and depth of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection under de Montebello's leadership.…