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The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Europe in the Age of Monarchy
- ASIN: 0870994492
- ISBN: 0870994492
- Manufacturer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guide to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection of European Art in the Age of Monarchy - works from the Royal Collections
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Symbols and Allegories in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- UPC: 884259989602
- ASIN: 0892368187
- ISBN: 9780892368181
- Brand: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
- Manufacturer: J. Paul Getty Museum
From antiquity, when the gods and goddesses were commonly featured in works of art, through to the twentieth century, when Surrealists drew on archetypes from the unconscious, artists have embedded symbols in their works. As with previous volumes in the Guide to Imagery series, the goal of this book is to provide contemporary readers and museum vis... [Read More]
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Faberge in America
- ASIN: 0500016992
- ISBN: 0500016992
- Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
The outstanding legacy of the Russian goldsmith and jeweler Carl Faberge has captured the public's imagination for many years. During his lifetime, Faberge's exquisitely made jewelry and fantastically extravagant objets d'art brought him patronage from the world's most affluent people, including royalty - and throughout this century his work has be... [Read More]
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Rick Steves Best of Europe
- ASIN: 1631218034
- ISBN: 1631218034
- Manufacturer: Rick Steves
Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe!Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyItineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and SwitzerlandRick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist ... [Read More]
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Painters in Paris, 1895-1950
- ASIN: 0300086792
- ISBN: 0300086792
- Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
A catalog of an exhibition of French paintings held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Unicorn Tapestries in The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)
- ASIN: 0300106300
- ISBN: 0300106300
- Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
The unicorn tapestries are one of the most popular attractions at The Cloisters, the medieval branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Traditionally known as The Hunt of the Unicorn, this set of seven exquisite and enigmatic tapestries was likely completed between 1495 and 1505. The imaginatively conceived scenes―displaying individualized faces ... [Read More]
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Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe (Harvard Art Museums)
- ASIN: 0300171072
- ISBN: 0300171072
- Manufacturer: Harvard Art Museums
An unusual collaboration among distinguished art historians and historians of science, this book demonstrates how printmakers of the Northern Renaissance, far from merely illustrating the ideas of others, contributed to scientific investigations of their time. Hans Holbein, for instance, worked with cosmographers and instrument makers on some of th... [Read More]
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Kingdom of the Soul: Symbolist Art in Germany, 1870-1920
- ASIN: 3791323385
- ISBN: 3791323385
- Manufacturer: Prestel Pub
Published to accompany an important exhibition, this richly illustrated volume outlines the link between the Pre-Raphaelite artists in Britain and the Expressionists on the Continent. It focuses on the important contribution made by artists in Germany to the European Symbolist movement as a whole, providing for the first time a much-needed comparis... [Read More]
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Tapestry in the Baroque: Threads of Splendor (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)
- ASIN: 0300124074
- ISBN: 0300124074
- Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (2002), this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry available in English. From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, European courts expended vast sums on tapestries, which were made wit... [Read More]
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Pansy in Paris: A Mystery at the Museum (Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series)
- ASIN: 0615840191
- ISBN: 0615840191
- Manufacturer: Octobre, LLC
The two best friends follow the clues, catch the thieves, and return the missing artwork, having lots of fun and surprises as they explore the beautiful city and enjoy its treasures. Parents, teachers and librarians appreciate the heirloom-quality hardcover with its extra thick pages and splendid full color illustrations.
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The Land of the Winged Horsemen: Art in Poland 1572-1764
- ASIN: 0300079184
- ISBN: 0300079184
- Manufacturer: Yale University Press
In its golden years of the Baroque era, Poland expressed creative ties to east and west in extraordinary works of fine and decorative art. This gorgeously illustrated book displays more than 150 works of art that celebrate the cross-cultural richness of Poland’s creative output during this period. From the dramatic uniform of the winged Hussar co... [Read More]
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Sigmar Polke: History of Everything, Paintings and Drawings 1998-2003
- ASIN: 0300099096
- ISBN: 0300099096
- Manufacturer: Dallas Museum of Art
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The Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and America: Design for the Modern World 1880-1920
- ASIN: 0500238154
- ISBN: 0500238154
- Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
The first assessment of the truly international influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, published to accompany a groundbreaking exhibition. At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debate... [Read More]
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Medieval Jewellery: In Europe 1100-1500
- ASIN: 185177582X
- ISBN: 185177582X
- Brand: Brand: Victoria Albert Museum
- Manufacturer: Victoria & Albert Museum
Jewelry holds a special significance in all cultures The jewelry worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearer’s social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This stunning book draws on the major collection at the V&A to focus on the heart of the Medieval period from 1100 to 1500. Royalty and... [Read More]
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Gospel Figures in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)
- UPC: 884336811185
- ASIN: 089236727X
- ISBN: 089236727X
- Brand: Brand: J. Paul Getty Museum
- Manufacturer: J. Paul Getty Museum
In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. Gospel Fig... [Read More]
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Angels and Demons in Art (A Guide to Imagery)
- UPC: 884892261202
- ASIN: 0892368306
- ISBN: 0892368306
- Manufacturer: J. Paul Getty Museum
This sumptuously illustrated volume analyzes artists' representations of angels and demons and heaven and hell from the Judeo-Christian tradition and describes how these artistic portrayals evolved over time. As with other books in the Guide to Imagery series, the goal of this volume is to help contemporary art enthusiasts decode the symbolic meani... [Read More]
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The Impossible Museum: The Best Art You'll Never See
- UPC: 884369121589
- ASIN: 3791347152
- ISBN: 3791347152
- Manufacturer: Prestel
Spanning centuries and encompassing a variety of masterpieces—from paintings on canvas and cave walls to structures and jewelry—this fascinating compendium of "lost art" takes readers on a historic journey and explores how and why art can disappear from our lives. Some works are simply missing, such as da Vinci’s Leda and the Swan or the Roma... [Read More]
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Art of the Classical World in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greece, Cyprus, Etruria, Rome (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)
- UPC: 884239753537
- ASIN: 0300120311
- ISBN: 0300120311
- Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Nearly 500 outstanding objects from the collection of the Department of Greek and Roman Art in the Metropolitan Museum are assembled in this generously illustrated publication, published to coincide with the opening of the Museum’s new galleries of Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman art, and comprehensive Study Center.The volume includes a detailed... [Read More]
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Claes Oldenburg Drawings in the Whitney Museum of American Art
- ASIN: 0810968339
- ISBN: 0810968339
- Brand: Brand: Whitney Museum
- Manufacturer: Whitney Museum
Best known for recasting familiar objects in unfamiliar textures, media, and dimensions, Claes Oldenburg has long challenged his audience to rethink the everyday with works such as French Fries and Ketchup (1963) and Soft Toilet (1966). Oldenburg's masterful drawings reveal another facet of this pioneering artist, inviting viewers to enter his "fan... [Read More]
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The Cloisters Cross: Its Art and Meaning (Studies in Medieval and Early Renaissance Art History)
- ASIN: 1872501907
- ISBN: 1872501907
- Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
The twelfth-century English Cloisters Cross, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is one of only three complete medieval ivory crosses extant. This comprehensive study examines the history of the cross, its complex and ornate iconography, its function, liturgical context and intellectual setting. The authors also examine the cross's p... [Read More]
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