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Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide by Thomas Campbell (2012, Trade Paperback)

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide by Thomas Campbell is a comprehensive and beautifully designed book that provides an introduction to the essential masterpieces housed in one of the world's most popular and beloved art collections. This guidebook, published by Yale University Press in 2012, offers a detailed view of art history spanning five millennia and the entire globe, from the Ancient World to contemporary times. With over 600 works of art ranging from painting, sculpture, photography, and decorative arts, this guide is a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the iconic collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300179499

ISBN-139780300179491

eBay Product ID (ePID)111141999

Product Key Features

Book TitleMetropolitan Museum of Art Guide

Number of Pages448 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicCollections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Reference, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, American / General, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa)

Publication Year2012

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Travel

AuthorThomas Campbell

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight46.7 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width0.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-052626

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Teachers of any grade level could use the guide as an introduction to art of the whole world from the last 6,000 years. . . . Perusing its pages. . . I found lots of things I wanted to see in the flesh, either again or for the first time."-Ken Johnson, New York Times, "Teachers of any grade level could use the guide as an introduction to art of the whole world from the last 6,000 years. . . . I found lots of things I wanted to see in the flesh, either again or for the first time."-Ken Johnson, New York Times, "Teachers of any grade level could use the guide as an introduction to art of the whole world from the last 6,000 years. . . . I found lots of things I wanted to see in the flesh, either again or for the first time."--Ken Johnson, New York Times

Dewey Decimal708.147/1

SynopsisThis completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's encyclopedic holdings--the first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years--provides the ideal introduction to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the world's most popular and beloved art collections. 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 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 Canova's Perseus with the Head of Medusa to Sargent's 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's unparalleled collection. Now available as an eBook The guide is now available to read on your tablet, mobile phone or personal computer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide eBook provides the same features as the printed version along with digital enhancements such as a linked table of contents for easy navigation, a double-click to zoom on works of art, and additional views of artworks. Like the print version, this eBook features a compelling and accessible design, beautiful photography, and up-to-date descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. The eBook is now available on Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks and Google Play., This completely reconceived and rewritten guide to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's encyclopedic holdings--the first new edition of the guidebook in nearly thirty years--provides the ideal introduction to almost 600 essential masterpieces from one of the world's most popular and beloved art collections. 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 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 Canova's Perseus with the Head of Medusa to Sargent's 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's unparalleled collection. Now available as an eBook! The guide is now available to read on your tablet, mobile phone or personal computer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide eBook provides the same features as the printed version along with digital enhancements such as a linked table of contents for easy navigation, a double-click to zoom on works of art, and additional views of artworks. Like the print version, this eBook features a compelling and accessible design, beautiful photography, and up-to-date descriptions written by the Museum's own experts. The eBook is now available on Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks and Google Play.

LC Classification NumberN610