The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161602746)

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary is a book authored by Richard H. Randall Jr. The book is a comprehensive collection of images and descriptions of the various animal sculptures and carvings found in the Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Cloisters is known for its extensive collection of medieval art and architecture, and this book focuses specifically on the animal imagery found in the artwork of that time period. The book features stunning photographs of the animal sculptures and carvings, along with detailed descriptions of their significance in medieval art and culture. The book also includes essays on the history of the Cloisters and its collection, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval art and history. Overall, The Metropolitan Museum Of Art: A Cloisters Bestiary is a beautifully illustrated and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the animal imagery of medieval art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Richard H. Jr. Randall
ISBN-10: 1161602747
ISBN-13: 9781161602746
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d