The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates 150 years by presenting its evolution into one of the world's greatest museums and its vision for the future
Published to celebrate the Museum's 150th anniversary, Making The Met examines the institution's evolution from an idea--that art can elevate anyone who has access to it--to one of the most beloved encyclopedic collections in the world. Focusing on key transformational moments, this richly illustrated book provides insight into events that led The Met in new directions, broadened its audience, and expanded its collection. Eleven chapters illuminate topics such as the impact of momentous acquisitions, the global cooperation that resulted from international excavations, the Museum's association with the "Monuments Men" and its role in preserving cultural heritage during and after the Second World War, and The Met's interaction with modern and contemporary art and artists. Illustrations include rarely seen archival and behind-the-scenes images, in addition to more than 200 key works that changed the way we look at art. The final chapter considers contemporary philosophies for collecting art from around the globe, strategies for reaching new and diverse audiences, and the role of museums today.
034 - The Founding Decades / Katharine Baetjer and Joan R. Mertens
050 - Art for All / Amelia Peck and Freyda Spira
072 - Princely Aspirations / Andrea Bayer, Barbara Drake Boehm, and Daniëlle O. Kisluk-Grosheide
094 - Collecting through Excavation / Catharine H. Roehrig
110 - Creating a National Narrative / Amelia Peck and Thayer Tolles
130 - Visions of Collecting / Laura D. Corey and Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen
152 - Reckoning with Modernism / Douglas Eklund, Marilyn F. Friedman, and Randall R. Griffey
174 - Fragmented Histories / Christine E. Brennan and Yelena Rakic
192 - The Centennial Era
The Evolution of the Encyclopedic Museum / Laura D. Corey
A Rededication to Asian Art / Maxwell K. Hearn
Transforming Islamic Art / Navina Najat Haidar
Recovering the Missing Chapters / Joanne Pillsbury
A Seat at the Table / Kelly Baum
Engaging with Artists / Maricelle Robles
230 - Broadening Perspectives / Max Hollein
245 - Works in the Exhibition 258 - Notes 273 - Further Reading 275 - Acknowledgments 278 - Contributors to the Catalogue 279 - Index 287 - Photography Credits
ISBN：9781588397096 日期：2020-04 作者：Bayer, Andrea, with Laura D. Corey, eds. 出版：Metropolitan Museum of Art New York 語言：English 裝訂：精裝 頁數：288 尺寸：cm
