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The Metropolitan Museum of Art guide / edited by Kathleen Howard.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : The Museum, c1983.Description: 432 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0870993461 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 708.1471 HOW 19 9463
LOC classification:
  • N610 .A6743 1983
Summary: "The Israel Museum, Jerusalem" by Irene Lewitt is a comprehensive exploration of one of the premier cultural institutions in the Middle East. The book delves into the museum's history, architecture, and significant collections, highlighting its role in preserving and showcasing the artistic and historical heritage of Israel and the broader region. The narrative covers various aspects of the museum, from its inception and growth to the diversity of its exhibits, which range from archaeological artifacts, ancient art, and ethnographic collections to modern and contemporary works. Lewitt emphasizes the museum's mission to engage visitors with the cultural narratives of both Jewish history and the wider world, positioning it as a vital center for education, research, and public engagement. Through rich illustrations and thoughtful commentary, the book conveys the significance of the Israel Museum not only as a repository of artifacts but also as a space for dialogue, understanding, and reflection within a complex historical and social context.
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Works of art selected by Philippe de Montebello; descriptive texts written by the curatorial staff of the Museum.

Includes index.

"The Israel Museum, Jerusalem" by Irene Lewitt is a comprehensive exploration of one of the premier cultural institutions in the Middle East. The book delves into the museum's history, architecture, and significant collections, highlighting its role in preserving and showcasing the artistic and historical heritage of Israel and the broader region.

The narrative covers various aspects of the museum, from its inception and growth to the diversity of its exhibits, which range from archaeological artifacts, ancient art, and ethnographic collections to modern and contemporary works. Lewitt emphasizes the museum's mission to engage visitors with the cultural narratives of both Jewish history and the wider world, positioning it as a vital center for education, research, and public engagement.

Through rich illustrations and thoughtful commentary, the book conveys the significance of the Israel Museum not only as a repository of artifacts but also as a space for dialogue, understanding, and reflection within a complex historical and social context.

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