Learn about the discovery and meaning of these ancient stone figures from Sardinia.
New excavations starting in 2014 have uncovered thousands of additional pieces, and
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Skins, furs, feathers, and animals prints have played a major role in the history
Chief Digital Officer Loic Tallon discusses the Museum’s move to Open Access, an important and exciting milestone in The Met’s digital evolution.
or a designer, an educator or a student, a professional or a hobbyist, you now have
Curator Adela Oppenheim focuses on the architecture of The Temple of Dendur as a setting for the cultic worship of Isis.
The brothers were believed to have drowned in the Nile, a manner of death that could
Watson Library offers additional services for Met staff, including stacks privileges, deputy borrower privileges, and Interlibrary Services. Research staff has remote access to most subscription databases and electronic resources.
Participate in a library orientation if you are to have Stacks Privileges.
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
The subcommittee noted the strong partnership that Hollein and Weiss have forged,
Editorial Assistant Rachel High discusses the Museum’s first publication devoted to Ennion with Ennion: Master of Roman Glass curator and author, Christopher Lightfoot.
It must have helped stimulate at least an awareness of glass as something that an
The king favored carved and gilded wood furniture and commissioned a broad range of objects in solid silver that included tall candlestands, massive tables, benches and stools, chandeliers, and mirror frames.
(Three of these cabinets are known to have survived: one, somewhat altered, in a
With minor variations, the papyrus roll was produced essentially the same way throughout its approximately 4,000-year history.
While papyrus grew wild along the Nile, the possibility that it also may have been
Met director Max Hollein reflects on current discussions about cultural property, provides background on The Met collection, and previews several important initiatives.
of generations of supporters who have made purchases on the art market and then
