Only the Best: Masterpieces of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Katharine Bartier And James David Draper
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket tanned with some wear; inside pages tanned on edges
This lavish volume presents a curated selection of the most significant artworks housed within the esteemed Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. It chronicles the diverse collection, spanning ancient artifacts to European masterpieces, offering a comprehensive overview of artistic achievement across centuries. The authors, Katharine Bartier and James David Draper, illuminate the historical context and artistic significance of each piece, providing insightful commentary for both connoisseurs and new admirers. This authoritative text illustrates the profound legacy of Calouste Gulbenkian's vision, celebrating the beauty and cultural impact of these extraordinary treasures. It serves as an essential guide to one of Europe's most remarkable private collections, detailing its unique breadth and depth.
Author: Katharine Bartier And James David Draper
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1999
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: dust jacket tanned with some wear; inside pages tanned on edges
This lavish volume presents a curated selection of the most significant artworks housed within the esteemed Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. It chronicles the diverse collection, spanning ancient artifacts to European masterpieces, offering a comprehensive overview of artistic achievement across centuries. The authors, Katharine Bartier and James David Draper, illuminate the historical context and artistic significance of each piece, providing insightful commentary for both connoisseurs and new admirers. This authoritative text illustrates the profound legacy of Calouste Gulbenkian's vision, celebrating the beauty and cultural impact of these extraordinary treasures. It serves as an essential guide to one of Europe's most remarkable private collections, detailing its unique breadth and depth.