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Synopsis
A fresh and unconventional approach to exploring 6,000 years of art history through 800 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Featuring more than 800 artworks from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this groundbreaking book ― organized by thematic keywords ― draws upon The Met's online Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History ― offering fresh, unconventional ways of engaging with visual culture.
Discover how artists see the world and inspire each other with common themes and sensibilities, materials and techniques. Flowers, for example, have been seen in art for millennia ― from Tutankhamun to the Dutch Golden Age, from Van Gogh's still lifes to Georgia O'Keeffe's monumental close-ups. Seen side by side, Art = reveals new connections between artists of different times and places, offering a fresh perspective on beloved works.
Beyond the wealth of 1,000 illustrations arranged by theme, dive deeper into art history with 160 engaging and enlightening essays written by experts at the museum, to create your own personal tour through this unsurpassed collection.
A foldout, detachable timeline offering further perspective is also included.
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About the Author
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is one of the most important cultural institutions in the world and hosts more than six million visitors each year, with many millions more accessing its collection online. The museum's director Max Hollein contributes the foreword to Art =, while essays are written by the museum's curatorial staff and other art experts.
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A fresh and unconventional approach to exploring 6,000 years of art history through 800 masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Featuring more than 800 artworks from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this groundbreaking book ― organized by thematic keywords ― draws upon The Met's online Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History ― offering fresh, unconventional ways of engaging with visual culture.
Discover how artists see the world and inspire each other with common themes and sensibilities, materials and techniques. Flowers, for example, have been seen in art for millennia ― from Tutankhamun to the Dutch Golden Age, from Van Gogh's still lifes to Georgia O'Keeffe's monumental close-ups. Seen side by side, Art = reveals new connections between artists of different times and places, offering a fresh perspective on beloved works.
Beyond the wealth of 1,000 illustrations arranged by theme, dive deeper into art history with 160 engaging and enlightening essays written by experts at the museum, to create your own personal tour through this unsurpassed collection.
A foldout, detachable timeline offering further perspective is also included.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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hardcover. Condition: As New. 2020 Phaidon Press Limited / The Metropolitan Museum of Art (new York), 10 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches tall hardcover, copiously illustrated, 447 pp. plus a foldout, detachable timeline for additional perspective. A new copy, still sealed in publisher's clear wrap, with price label to rear wrap. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~RCL~ [8.5P] A groundbreaking book by Phaidon Press in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this work reimagines global art history by organizing over 800 artworks?spanning 6,000 years ? thematically rather than chronologically. The book features a distinctive 'double cover' design that contributes to its substantial size and coffee-table presence. Artworks are grouped into three color-coded sections: Material/Technique (e.g., marble, watercolor), Period/Place/Style (e.g., Ancient Egypt, Impressionism), and Object/Subject (e.g., motherhood, self-portraits). Features 1,000 illustrations representing more than 800 artworks from The Met's collection. Includes a foreword by The Met director Max Hollein and 160 essays written by the museum's curatorial staff. Seller Inventory # RCL-0462-15528
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