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Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Das Museum widmet sich dem Sammeln, Bewahren, Studieren und Ausstellen von Kunstwerken. Seine Mission ist es, die Wertschätzung zu fördern und das Wissen über Kunst zu erweitern, die das breiteste Spektrum menschlicher Errungenschaften auf höchstem Qualitätsniveau repräsentiert. Im Dienste der Öffentlichkeit hält die Institution höchste professionelle Standards ein. Seit über einem Jahrhundert wird es von seiner Gründungsurkunde geleitet, die darauf abzielte, das Studium der bildenden Künste und ihre Anwendung im praktischen Leben zu fördern.

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    The Artist Project. What Artists See When They Look At Art
    A Handbook Of The Egyptian Rooms
    Museum ABC
    Fun with Hieroglyphs
    NYC ABC
    • NYC ABC

      • 60 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden
      4,3(7)Abgeben

      In this charming New York City souvenir gift book, children learn the alphabet and the city through the art in one of the world’s greatest museums. From “Avenue” to “Zeppelin,” this deluxe alphabet book looks at New York City through the eyes of artists whose works are in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Each letter features multiple colorful images of places or experiences in the world’s greatest city. For example, see the Brooklyn Bridge in a Walker Evans photograph or a nineteenth-century print. Harlem is brought to life in artworks by Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence and a quilt by Faith Ringgold. The delightful variety of images range from an ephemeral vintage postcard depicting the magnificent Statue of Liberty to Edward Steichen’s renowned photograph of the Flatiron building. In all, over seventy-five paintings, prints, textiles, postcards, and photographs show Gotham as never seen before by a range of artists, including Childe Hassam, Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Alfred Stieglitz, Fairfield Porter, and John Sloan. There is a simple, colorful spread devoted to each letter of the alphabet, and the book includes a checklist with thumbnail illustrations and identifying captions for all the artworks.

      NYC ABC
    • Fun with Hieroglyphs

      • 48 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      4,2(36)Abgeben

      Discover the secrets of hieroglyphs, the language of the ancient Egyptians, with this innovative kit from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn the sounds and letters of the hieroglyphic alphabet, find out which symbols were thought to have magical powers, and read how this mysterious language was decoded after hundreds of years. Then, with the alphabet chart as your guide, use the 24 hieroglyphic stamps and ink pad to write messages, create designs, and make cards.

      Fun with Hieroglyphs
    • This unique and colorful picture book uses the alphabet to introduce young children to more than 100 works of art. The visual and cultural richness of this alphabet tour through the Metropolitan's Museum's collection is ideal for both children and adult readers. A fact section at the end provides more details about each piece of art and its creator.

      Museum ABC
    • A Handbook Of The Egyptian Rooms

      With Illustrations (1911)

      • 204 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      Focusing on the Egyptian artifacts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this guidebook offers a thorough exploration of the museum's Egyptian Rooms. It features detailed descriptions of each artifact, alongside historical and cultural insights, making it suitable for both scholars and casual visitors. Illustrated with black and white photographs, the book serves as a visual reference for the collection. As a facsimile reprint, it preserves the original work's significance while aiming to promote cultural heritage through accessible literature.

      A Handbook Of The Egyptian Rooms
    • "The Artist Project" celebrates the connection between contemporary artists and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Featuring interviews with 120 artists, the book explores their personal inspirations from various works, highlighting their unique perspectives. Accompanied by reproductions, it encourages readers to view art through a personal lens.

      The Artist Project. What Artists See When They Look At Art
    • From The Metropolitan Museum, this Christmas treasury of stories, poems, recipes, and songs is sure to light up the holiday season It's the most wonderful time of the year, and this richly illustrated treasury celebrates everything there is to love about the holiday season! It's filled with favorite Christmas stories, such as " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and "Little Women, A Merry Christmas," and songs as well as original poems from Lee Bennett Hopkins, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others; original recipes from Erin Gleeson, Yvette van Boven, and Yotam Ottolenghi; and other holiday trappings. All the artwork is from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, ranging from religious paintings depicting the Nativity, to 20th-century illustrations showing Santa Claus, to wintry scenes of snowy landscapes and ice skaters. With beautiful art and joyful text, this is a wonderful book for the entire family to share.

      Christmas Is Coming!