Articles related to "Metropolitan Museum Of Art"



New Exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
From April 28 to October 25, 2009 Roxy Paine's sculpture Maelstrom will be shown as a new exhibit on the Roof Garden of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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The Greek Way in Hollywood Style
The Greek Life of idealism is strangely similar to the Hollywood way of life. Unfortunately, it creates a much different reaction today than it did back in ancient Greece.
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Authorship and the Woman Painter II: Two Case Studies
How the misattributions of the portraits of Charlotte du Val d'Ognes and Dublin-Tornelle exemplify the denial of women's claim to agency in the traditional art historical canon.
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Bank Of America's Museums On Us Program
Bank of America cardholders receive free admission into more than seventy museums in the United States through the Museums on Us® program.
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Jeff Koons Exhibits in the US
Sculptures of artist Jeff Koons are on display in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
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Leading 17th Century Chinese Painter On Exhibit
Wang Hui, the most celebrated artist of late 17th-century China, will be featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York beginning September 9.
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Museums Without Walls: cyber art in the new millennium
Looking for Great art museums on the Internet, look no further!
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Photography Shoot Tips for Models
Being an "au naturale" model for photography shoot may get you some extra cash, but it can also get you jail time.
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The Guarneri Quartet Exits After 45 Years
After 45 years of music making and three of the original four members still going strong, the Guarneri Quartet is ready to stand for its last curtain call in 2009.
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The New Yorker Cartoons of Charles Addams
Charles Addams' art blended surrealistic wit and technical skill. One of The New Yorker's most famous cartoonists, his influence endures in art museums and pop culture.
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The Wilds of NYC in Central Park
One of the greatest urban parks, Central Park is a New Yorker's oasis in the midst of the city, offering a mini outdoor getaway.
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Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock?
When truck driver Teri Horton found a painting that may have been painted by Jackson Pollock, the art world didn't want to acknowledge the paintings possible origins.
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Did the Met Make a Bad Buy?
The Met aquired a rare Duccio painting for $50 million. Now, an expert thinks it's a forgery.
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Art for the Blind in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City offers a variety of ways for the blind and visually impaired to experience visual art such as paintings and sculpture.
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Books About Art History For Kids
A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. These books for kids about art are for toddlers to young adults.
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Decorative World Art
Art book 30,000 Years of Art, with large-scale photographs of world art organized chronologically, includes medieval decorative art from 8th century.
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Dogs in Art History
A look at artists who incorporate dogs into their artwork, and a look at dogs in the history of art.
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Early Renaissance Painters
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
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How to Use Life Models for Fine Art
Using a life model as a painting or drawing muse may have been the norm for masters like Peter Paul Rubens, but it can potentially bring modern artists legal problems.
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LET'S VISIT THE MUSEUMS...PART I
As a collector or dealer, one should visit as many museums as possible to actually see in person the beauty and workmanship of antique linens/textiles, embroidery and lace. Appointments will be necessary, but well worth the visit.
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Manhattan Walking Tours in NYC
Block after block, New York offers endless attractions to explore. During an NYC vacation, discover Central Park or Fifth Avenue with a Manhattan walking tour.
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Meet the Metropolitan!
A Grande Dame along New York's Museum Mile, the Met is nirvana to art lovers and novices alike from around the world.
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Museum Memberships
Museums encourage ongoing support by offering from individual to patron-level memberships. All levels offer special museum experiences, travel, and dining opportunities.
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New York City Central Park guide
New York City is a great city to explore but a visit isn't complete without seeing the sights of world famous Central Park.
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NYC historic Upper Manhattan
New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.
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NYC Senior Discounts for Subways, Theater, Bus
Older vacationers who plan ahead save 50 % on NYC transit, see top musicals for half price, and get price breaks on ferry tours ahd Metropolitan Museum of Art
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On the Medici Conspiracy
World cultural institutions are known to have many stolen artifacts among their collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is sadly among them.
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Oxford Art Online - Artists and Writers Resource
Oxford Art Online is the gateway to Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms.
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Paul Nash and Yves Tanguy
Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.
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Snapshot of New York
Check out Times Square, The Empire State Building, Central Park and more in an action packed long weekend or stopover in New York.
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Subjects by Ingres and Courbet
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these French artists and where can visitors see these paintings today?
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Subjects of Paintings
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of 16th- and 17th-century Italian artists Titian and Rosa and where can visitors see these paintings today?
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The Museums of New York
The span between 82nd and 104th represents the greatest concentration of museums in the world, with several others a few blocks further south.
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World Art Gallery Quiz
Read about these 17th- through 19th-century works of art and the world museums where they can be visited today.
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Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dress Designer Trend
Diane von Furstenberg & DvF-inspired wrap dresses are popular in high-fashion stores in new colors, fabrics, prints and updated styles. All are fitted, chic & flattering.
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Georges de La Tour's Magdalen Paintings
French Baroque painter Georges de La Tour depicted the famed conversion of Mary Magdalene in four different works.
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Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestries Stirling Castle
The Unicorn is Found tapestry is expected to be unveiled in Scotland shortly. Here's a guide to The Hunt of the Unicorn Tapestries on display at historic Stirling Castle.
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John Singer Sargent
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
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Mycenaean Terracotta Art Figurines
Mycenaean clay figurines of 1500 B.C. are a puzzle to art historians.
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Visiting New York City Thanksgiving Weekend
The Big Apple opens the holiday season with the Thanksgiving Parade, lots of Christmas shopping and sightseeing opportunities and great Broadway shows
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College Student Discounts in New York City
New York City isn't as expensive as students might think. Here's where to find student discounts on Broadway shows, museums, and cultural attractions.
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Curse of the Mummy
Do ancient Egyptian curses upon those who disturb or enter the pharaohs' tombs really exist? Have they actually killed archaeological team members and tourists? Take a look at what experts have to say, and come to your own conclusion. If you or someone you know has experienced anything relating to these curses, tell us about it on the message board!
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The Many Splendors of Islamic Art: Part I
The first of two, this article discusses some of the beautiful types of Islamic Art.
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And They’re Off! July in New York
Part Two of the New York Summer Supplement

Art Museums on the Net
Art Museum Web Tour: Highlights and Links
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NYC History, Museums on a Budget
With Over 100 Museums in New York, What's Worth the Money? This article describes a handful of institutions which are light on the purse and heavy on the brain.
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The Cloisters
This unique museum is a portal for Romanesque and Gothic period architecture, paintings, and tapestry
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Unicorn Legends
Unicorn legends date back far into our ancient Pagan past where they were described as having many different shapes and colors. Today, however, it is the pure white unicorn that captures our fascination.
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A Renaissance Herbal I
Herbs have found a new popularity today. But in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, they were already the cooking, healing and aromatic tools of choice.
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American History in the Metropolitan Museum
After intensive renovations the Metropolitan Museum reopens the historic rooms in the American Wing Galleries and invites visitors to a walk through American history.
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