Best Art Museums In Europe - April 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Europe in the Age of Monarchy

Guide to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection of European Art in the Age of Monarchy - works from the Royal Collections

• ASIN: 0870994492
• ASIN: 0870994492
• ISBN: 0870994492
• Manufacturer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Symbols and Allegories in Art (A Guide to Imagery)

From antiquity, when the gods and goddesses were commonly featured in works of art, through to the twentieth century, when Surrealists drew on archetypes from the unconscious, artists have embedded symbols in their works. As with previous volumes in the Guide to Imagery series, the goal of this book is to provide contemporary readers and museum visitors with the tools to read the hidden meanings in works of art. This latest volume is divided thematically into four sections featuring symbols related to time, man, space (earth and sky), and allegories or moral lessons. Readers will learn, for in... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0892368187
• UPC: 884259989602
• ASIN: 0892368187
• ISBN: 9780892368181
• Brand: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
• Manufacturer: J. Paul Getty Museum

Faberge in America

The outstanding legacy of the Russian goldsmith and jeweler Carl Faberge has captured the public's imagination for many years. During his lifetime, Faberge's exquisitely made jewelry and fantastically extravagant objets d'art brought him patronage from the world's most affluent people, including royalty - and throughout this century his work has been avidly collected. Faberge in America is the first book dedicated to the works that have been amassed by American collectors. More than just an assembly of objects and names, it places the social history of American collecting against the backdrop ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0500016992
• ASIN: 0500016992
• ISBN: 0500016992
• Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

Rick Steves Best of Europe

Hit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe!Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and moneyItineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and SwitzerlandRick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist trapsThe best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museumsTrip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631218034
• ASIN: 1631218034
• ISBN: 1631218034
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Painters in Paris, 1895-1950

A catalog of an exhibition of French paintings held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

• ASIN: 0300086792
• ASIN: 0300086792
• ISBN: 0300086792
• Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Unicorn Tapestries in The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)

The unicorn tapestries are one of the most popular attractions at The Cloisters, the medieval branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Traditionally known as The Hunt of the Unicorn, this set of seven exquisite and enigmatic tapestries was likely completed between 1495 and 1505. The imaginatively conceived scenes―displaying individualized faces of the hunters and naturalistically depicting the flora and fauna of the landscape―are beautifully captured in silk, wool, and metal yarns. Written by one of the world’s leading authorities on medieval textiles and illustrated with many lovely co... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300106300
• ASIN: 0300106300
• ISBN: 0300106300
• Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe (Harvard Art Museums)

An unusual collaboration among distinguished art historians and historians of science, this book demonstrates how printmakers of the Northern Renaissance, far from merely illustrating the ideas of others, contributed to scientific investigations of their time. Hans Holbein, for instance, worked with cosmographers and instrument makers on some of the earliest sundial manuals published; Albrecht Dürer produced the first printed maps of the constellations, which astronomers copied for over a century; and Hendrick Goltzius's depiction of the muscle-bound Hercules served as a study aid for student... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300171072
• ASIN: 0300171072
• ISBN: 0300171072
• Manufacturer: Harvard Art Museums

Kingdom of the Soul: Symbolist Art in Germany, 1870-1920

Published to accompany an important exhibition, this richly illustrated volume outlines the link between the Pre-Raphaelite artists in Britain and the Expressionists on the Continent. It focuses on the important contribution made by artists in Germany to the European Symbolist movement as a whole, providing for the first time a much-needed comparison to developments in England and other countries worldwide.

• ASIN: 3791323385
• ASIN: 3791323385
• ISBN: 3791323385
• Manufacturer: Prestel Pub

Tapestry in the Baroque: Threads of Splendor (Metropolitan Museum of Art Publications)

Conceived as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Tapestry in the Renaissance: Art and Magnificence (2002), this lavishly illustrated volume is the first comprehensive survey of 17th-century European tapestry available in English. From the Middle Ages until the late 18th century, European courts expended vast sums on tapestries, which were made with precious materials after designs by the leading artists of the day. Yet, this spectacular medium is still often presented as a decorative art of lesser importance. Tapestry in the Baroque challenges this notion, demonstrating that tapestry remained... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300124074
• ASIN: 0300124074
• ISBN: 0300124074
• Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pansy in Paris: A Mystery at the Museum (Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series)

The two best friends follow the clues, catch the thieves, and return the missing artwork, having lots of fun and surprises as they explore the beautiful city and enjoy its treasures. Parents, teachers and librarians appreciate the heirloom-quality hardcover with its extra thick pages and splendid full color illustrations.

• ASIN: 0615840191
• ASIN: 0615840191
• ISBN: 0615840191
• Manufacturer: Octobre, LLC

The Land of the Winged Horsemen: Art in Poland 1572-1764

In its golden years of the Baroque era, Poland expressed creative ties to east and west in extraordinary works of fine and decorative art. This gorgeously illustrated book displays more than 150 works of art that celebrate the cross-cultural richness of Poland’s creative output during this period. From the dramatic uniform of the winged Hussar complete with feathers and leopard skin to traditional portraits of royalty to a Turkish-style beverage service, these splendid objects represent Poland’s diversity and breadth at a time when it was the largest land empire in Europe, stretching from ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300079184
• ASIN: 0300079184
• ISBN: 0300079184
• Manufacturer: Yale University Press

Sigmar Polke: History of Everything, Paintings and Drawings 1998-2003

• ASIN: 0300099096
• ASIN: 0300099096
• ISBN: 0300099096
• Manufacturer: Dallas Museum of Art

The Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and America: Design for the Modern World 1880-1920

The first assessment of the truly international influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, published to accompany a groundbreaking exhibition. At the turn of the last century, the Arts and Crafts movement transformed not only how objects looked but also how people looked at objects. It provided a framework for essential issues that are still debated today: the conflict between standardization and individuality, the question of whether a one-of-a-kind handcrafted object is superior to a mass-produced one, and the problem of defining what kind of design most benefits society. As the most industr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0500238154
• ASIN: 0500238154
• ISBN: 0500238154
• Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson

Medieval Jewellery: In Europe 1100-1500

Jewelry holds a special significance in all cultures  The jewelry worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearer’s social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This stunning book draws on the major collection at the V&A to focus on the heart of the Medieval period from 1100 to 1500. Royalty and the nobility wore gold, silver, or precious gems, while humbler ranks wore base metals, copper or pewter, sometimes set with colored glass, in imitation of gems. This richly illustrated book, one of very few on this subject, looks at the jewels them... [Read More]

• ASIN: 185177582X
• ASIN: 185177582X
• ISBN: 185177582X
• Brand: Brand: Victoria Albert Museum
• Manufacturer: Victoria & Albert Museum

Gospel Figures in Art (Guide to Imagery Series)

In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This informative guide decodes these often-mysterious scenes and reveals a vibrant world of images from the Christian tradition for museum visitors, students, and art enthusiasts alike. Gospel Figures in Art examines depictions of stories and figures from both the New Testament's canonical gospels (the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and the apocryphal gospels (early Christian writings excluded from the New Testament because of their ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 089236727X
• UPC: 884336811185
• ASIN: 089236727X
• ISBN: 089236727X
• Brand: Brand: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Manufacturer: J. Paul Getty Museum

Science Museum, Architect Santiago Calatrava, City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain, Europe Print Wall Art By Christian Kober

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 245634529
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 3224" x 32"

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Euskal Herria, Euskadi, Spain, Europe Print Wall Art By Ben Pipe

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 986796720
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 1824" x 18"

Stave Church, Folk Museum, Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe Print Wall Art By G Richardson

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 241794294
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24 x 3224" x 32"

Europe, Poland, Gdansk, Amber Museum Print Wall Art By Christian Kober

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 363295912
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 36 x 2436" x 24"

Stave Church, Folk Museum, Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe Framed Print Wall Art By G Richardson

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

• UPC: 389491550
• Color: Black
• Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

Science Museum, Architect Santiago Calatrava, City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain, Europe Framed Print Wall Art By Christian Kober

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

• UPC: 896328041
• Color: Black
• Size: 24 x 3224" x 32"

East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall Museum, Berlin, Germany, Europe Framed Print Wall Art By Hans Peter Merten

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. Using the finest materials, our framing craftsmen will

• UPC: 606597454
• Color: Black
• Size: 32 x 2432" x 24"

14th Century Icon of the Virgin Episkepis, in the Byzantine Museum in Athens, Greece, Europe Print Wall Art By Gavin Hellier

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 724587273
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 18" x 24"18 x 24

Picasso Museum, Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, Cote d'Azur, Provence, France, Europe Print Wall Art By Fraser Hall

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 674685957
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 24" x 16"24 x 16

Statue of Constantine, Palazzo Dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe Print Wall Art By Doug Pearson

Photographic PrintThis photographic print is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery

• UPC: 965854416
• Color: Multicolor
• Size: 16" x 24"16 x 24