Masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Philippe De Montebello

Housing one of the finest and most comprehensive collections in the world, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a living encyclopaedia 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.

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ISBN 13	9780300106152
ISBN 10	0300106157
Title	Masterpieces of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Author	Philippe De Montebello
Series	Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Yale University Press
Year published	2004-07-11
Number of pages	320
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