"A magnificent publication, the first large survey published in over twenty years, this lavish volume celebrates 400 of the most beloved works from the nation's museum. Home to a world-renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, photographs, and works on paper, the National Gallery of Art...

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Körperschaft:	National Gallery of Art (U.S.) (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Washington, DC National Gallery of Art [2024]
Schlagworte:	National Gallery of Art (U.S.) / Catalogs Art / Washington (D.C.) / Catalogs Art / Washington (D.C.) / Catalogues catalogs (documents) Catalogs Catalogues
Zusammenfassung:	"A magnificent publication, the first large survey published in over twenty years, this lavish volume celebrates 400 of the most beloved works from the nation's museum. Home to a world-renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, photographs, and works on paper, the National Gallery of Art has captivated visitors for over eighty years. Spanning centuries of human creativity and crossing a wide range of mediums, this publication features works by distinguished artists such as Romare Bearden, Edgar Degas, Francisco Goya, Dorothea Lange, Simone Leigh, Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Rembrandt van Rijn, Faith Ringgold, Mark Rothko, Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer, and many more. With an introduction delving into the history of the institution, and compelling photography of the iconic architecture and settings of the East Building, West Building, and Sculpture Garden, this luxuriousbook offers an unparalleled perspective on the museum"--Provided by publisher
Beschreibung:	Includes index
Beschreibung:	495 pages illustrations (color), portraits 30 cm
ISBN:	084783946X 9780847839469