Opis: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide - Campbell Thomas P.

This completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitans encyclopedic holdingsthe first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years provides the ideal introduction to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the worlds 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 Canovas Perseus with the Head of Medusa to Sargents 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 Museums unparalleled collection.

Szczegóły: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide - Campbell Thomas P.

Tytuł: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide
Autor: Campbell Thomas P.
Wydawnictwo: Metropolitan Museum of Art.
ISBN: 9780300179491
Języki: angielski
Rok wydania: 2013
Ilość stron: 456
Format: 17.5x25.0cm
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 1.34 kg

Recenzje: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide - Campbell Thomas P.