Philadelphia Museum of Art: Highlights

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights 2023 is an illustrated introduction to the museum's encyclopedic collection, featuring over 500 remarkable works and recent acquisitions. It also discusses the architectural contributions of Julian Abele and Horace Trumbauer and Frank Gehrys recent expansions and renovations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 476 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

The Philadelphia Museum of Art's encyclopedic collection is beautifully showcased in Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights, which presents over 500 remarkable works. These superb reproductions are accompanied by concise supporting texts that provide insights into the significance of each piece. This captivating volume offers a fascinating journey through objects from across the globe and throughout history, with a revised and expanded edition for 2023. It includes recent acquisitions, incorporates new research, and strives to increase representation of women artists and artists of color. In addition to exploring the historical evolution of the museum's collections, the introductory essay delves into the architectural contributions of Julian Abele and Horace Trumbauer, as well as Frank Gehry's recent expansions and renovations to the museum's main building. This comprehensive resource is essential for anyone interested in one of the world's most renowned museums and its vast collection.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights

Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights presents an exquisite introduction to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's vast and encyclopedic collection. This captivating volume showcases over 500 remarkable works, featuring superb reproductions accompanied by concise supporting texts that provide insights into the significance of each piece. The 2023 edition has been revised and expanded to include recent acquisitions, incorporate new research, and enhance representation of women artists and artists of color.

A fascinating journey through objects from around the world and throughout history, this volume offers readers a comprehensive exploration of the museum's collection. It delves into the historical evolution of the museum's collections, highlighting how major gifts of the past decade have both added to the core strengths of the collection and broadened its scope. The introductory essay also includes discussions and illustrations of the architectural contributions of Julian Abele and Horace Trumbauer, as well as Frank Gehry's recent expansions and renovations to the museum's main building.

This comprehensive resource is invaluable for anyone interested in one of the world's most storied museums and its extensive collection. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer seeking to discover the beauty and richness of art, Philadelphia Museum of Art Highlights is a must-read.

Weight: 1236g
Dimension: 185 x 246 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780876333037