The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary
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ISBN10: 1162917199
ISBN13: 9781162917191
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162917191
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary is a book by Richard H. Randall Jr. that explores the fascinating world of medieval art and the intricate depictions of animals in the artwork of the Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book is a comprehensive guide to the collection of animal-themed artwork at the Cloisters, which includes sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, and other decorative objects. The author provides in-depth analysis of each piece of art, discussing its historical context, symbolism, and artistic techniques. The book is filled with stunning photographs of the artwork, making it a visual feast for art lovers. It also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval art and the history of animal symbolism in art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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