The field of arms and armor is beset with romantic legends, gory myths, and widely held misconceptions. Most of them are utter nonsense, devoid of any historical base.
was granted to travelers (citizens, merchants, even pilgrims) due to the inherent dangers
For the devout, the veneration of these five [celestial] Buddhas offered a direct path to breaking free of the cycle of rebirth, a goal facilitated by their innumerable manifestations that make up the Himalayan Buddhist pantheon.
Tara offering protection against disease, malevolent spirits, or war, among other dangers
How have printmakers in the United States addressed a long history of inundation and the social inequities it exacerbates?
compelled by “Wright’s vivid dramatic setting.� This story, which juxtaposes the dangers
Join Akili Tommasino, Curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, artist Julie Mehretu, and artist Fred Wilson, for a virtual tour of Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now
McClain Groff, Jason Kotara, Kimberly Chey, Limor Tomer, Harrison Carter, Malvika Dang
œessence of culture.â€� His subversion of it speaks to our need to communicate and the dangers
creatures seem to have been particularly popular as talismans, perhaps reflecting the dangers
Learn about former intern projects and placements and connect with current and former interns.
Development Hala Hachem, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University Digital Malvika Dang
Paintings conservators support checking hundreds of paintings for loan and taking responsibility for more that arrive at the Museum.
is the meaning—a sobering counterbalance to dispassionate objectivity and the dangers
Discover the rich history of printmaking in Mexico and the The Met’s collecting of these prints.
Right: Carlos Orozco Romero (Mexican, 1896–1984), Poster warning of the dangers of
