The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Howard Hibbard
Binding: Hardback
Published: HarperCollins, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive volume presents a magnificent overview of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, chronicling its vast collections and institutional history. Howard Hibbard, a distinguished art historian, illustrates the museum's evolution from its founding to its status as a global cultural beacon. The text details key acquisitions and architectural developments, offering readers an intimate look at the masterpieces housed within its walls. It uncovers the stories behind iconic works spanning millennia and diverse cultures, providing an authoritative guide to one of the world's foremost art institutions. This essential work serves as both an academic resource and a captivating journey through art history, celebrating the enduring legacy of human creativity.
Author: Howard Hibbard
Binding: Hardback
Published: HarperCollins, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive volume presents a magnificent overview of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, chronicling its vast collections and institutional history. Howard Hibbard, a distinguished art historian, illustrates the museum's evolution from its founding to its status as a global cultural beacon. The text details key acquisitions and architectural developments, offering readers an intimate look at the masterpieces housed within its walls. It uncovers the stories behind iconic works spanning millennia and diverse cultures, providing an authoritative guide to one of the world's foremost art institutions. This essential work serves as both an academic resource and a captivating journey through art history, celebrating the enduring legacy of human creativity.