In the wake of Abstract Expressionism, a number of painters developed strategies that both extended the life of painting while simultaneously pointing to its inevitable demise.
prewar avant-garde in a postwar context, but in a more conceptually provocative manner
Theologians established a parallel between Christ’s Passion and the Virgin’s compassion: while he suffered physically on the cross, she was crucified in spirit.
The manner in which the Virgin holds Christ is very particular.
His compositions are mostly invented and exhibit the most discriminating formal relationships, including those of color. In addition, Vermeer’s application of paint reveals extraordinary technical ability and time-consuming care.
Asleep ( 14.40.611) of about 1657 is probably Vermeer’s earliest scene of modern manners
Conservators at The Met share findings from conserving a Benin bronze made with lost-wax casting.
, the sculptures were coated with a layer of oil varnish and pigmented wax in a manner
[By 1964 and until 1973, with Herbert Cahn, Basel]; 1973, purchased by Rosemary and George Lois from Herbert Cahn; 1973-2010, collection of Rosemary and George Lois, New York; on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1973, 1992, and 1999; acquired in 2010, purchased from Rosemary and George Lois through Bobbie Entwistle of Entwistle London
1 Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) Attributed to the manner
Silver has always held an exalted position within the decorative arts.
thus representing the legend of Narcissus in a subtle but highly sophisticated manner
… some twentieth-century artists engaged letterforms and language in the graphic arts in ways that challenged dominant linguistic codes, as well as cultural, social, and political structures.
), forms are dispersed across the surface of the page, challenging the dominant manner
Inscription: Recto, lower right, in pen and brown ink: A.V. Dyck.Verso, lower right, in graphite: 1972.118.279Marking: Recto, lower left, collector’s mark of Sir Joshua Reynolds (Lugt 2364)Recto, lower left, collector’s mark of Thomas Hudson (Lugt 2432)Recto, lower right center, collector’s mark of Prosper Henry Lankrik (Lugt 2090)Recto, lower right, collector’s mark of Baron Louis-Auguste de Schwiter (Lugt 1768)Verso, lower left, collector’s mark of Pierre Olivier Dubaut (Lugt 2103b)Verso, bottom right, MMA stamp
sophisticated and privileged members of the Caroline court in a suitably glamorous manner
Perseus and the horse are shown in the traditional black-figure manner, while the
appropriate to the entry of a villa-park, his gate is designed in a heavy rustic manner
