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An entirely new approach to exploring global art history, presented through the lens of one of the world's leading art museums. Featuring more than 800 artworks from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this groundbreaking book - organized by thematic keywords rather than the usual chronological or geographical categories, and drawing upon analytics from The Met's online Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History - offers fresh, unconventional ways of engaging with visual culture. Beyond the wealth of illustration, more than 160 engaging curatorial essays place the works in wider contexts, while a foldout, detachable timeline offers further perspective. Published to coincide with The Met's 150th anniversary celebrations in 2020. "Art= is a groundbreaking book that: offers fresh and unconventional ways of exploring visual culture from around the world through the lens of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's vast and unsurpassed collection. Ingeniously designed with color-coded sections and four ribbons to assist navigation and cross-referencing, this beautifully produced volume is an essential reference book for all interested in fine art, ancient cultures, fashion, design, photography, and the infinite connections in between."--back cover.
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Art
An entirely new approach to exploring global art history, presented through the lens of one of the world's leading art museums. Featuring more than 800 artworks from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this groundbreaking book - organized by thematic keywords rather than the usual chronological or geographical categories, and drawing upon analytics from The Met's online Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History - offers fresh, unconventional ways of engaging with visual culture. Beyond the wealth of illustration, more than 160 engaging curatorial essays place the works in wider contexts, while a foldout, detachable timeline offers further perspective. Published to coincide with The Met's 150th anniversary celebrations in 2020. "Art= is a groundbreaking book that: offers fresh and unconventional ways of exploring visual culture from around the world through the lens of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's vast and unsurpassed collection. Ingeniously designed with color-coded sections and four ribbons to assist navigation and cross-referencing, this beautifully produced volume is an essential reference book for all interested in fine art, ancient cultures, fashion, design, photography, and the infinite connections in between."--back cover.
Design
Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through the beautiful image catalogs of everything from glassware to posters and typography to chairs. Arranged chronologically, from 1850 to the present day, follow the fascinating evolution of how design has influenced the look and functionality of the objects we use every day from telephones and cameras to toys, furniture and fashion. With profiles of iconic designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry and Philippe Starck and stunning images of buildings and interiors, Design: The Definitive Visual History is a true celebration of classic design and the perfect package for design lovers.