N.Y.) Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York
Author
Series
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
This handsomely illustrated volume is aimed at giving a broad audience deeper insight into the extensive collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum is famed for its Greek vases, of which 35 notable examples are detailed in this book. They reveal the variety and vitality of the refined forms and masterfully rendered scenes that characterize these works. And they demonstrate the interrelation of function, shape, technique, and subject...
Author
Publisher
In association with Scala Arts Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The collection of Roman art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the finest in the world. It contains more than 5,000 objects, including exquisite cameos, refined silver vessels and utensils, spectacular Pompeiian frescoes, monumental sculptures in stone and bronze and elaborate sarcophagi. This handsome guide features a selection of over 200 of the most important works that exemplify this rich and diverse collection, each presented in detail...
16) Museum ABC
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
This unique and colorful picture book uses the alphabet to introduce young children to more than 100 works of art. The visual and cultural richness of this alphabet tour through the Metropolitan's Museum's collection is ideal for both children and adult readers. A fact section at the end provides more details about each piece of art and its creator.