
An essential companion for every art and museum lover, whether on the road or from your armchair.Much more than a simply practical guide, this book is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour not only of this country's great museums but also of the history of art in America. Suzanne Loebl is the perfect, passionate companion, as she takes you from the august halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to...
Series: AMERICAS ART MUSEUMS
Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition (January 17, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780393320060
ISBN-13: 978-0393320060
ASIN: 0393320065
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
Amazon Rank: 1923736
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I bought this thinking it would be a great suggestion for the museums in all 50 states. However it just scratches the surface. If you are a lover of museums then you will already know of the major ones in New York, San Francisco, DC, and Chicago. ...
te galleries of the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine, from the breathtaking gardens surrounding the Huntington in San Marino, California, to the Hispanic Heritage Wing of the International Museum of Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She gives you a tour of the physical space and the museum's most beloved or noteworthy works, and an overview of how both the collection and the building came to be―fascinating histories of personal taste, serendipity, civic pride, and astute management. The book includes the essential information about hours, location, and activities for children at each museum as well as a convenient index to collection strengths. 70 b/w illustrations.