In ancient Egypt, objects created with faience were considered magical, filled with the undying shimmer of the sun, and imbued with the powers of rebirth.
Faience may have been developed to simulate highly prized and rare semi-precious
Enormous walls are the best-preserved testaments of Great Zimbabwe’s past and the largest example of an architectural type seen in archaeological sites throughout the region.
The ruling elite appears to have controlled wealth through the management of cattle
These [Early Dynastic] statues embodied the very essence of the worshipper so that the spirit would be present when the physical body was not.
However, judging from the few excavated examples, these buildings appear not to have
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,
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
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
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
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.
Reading privileges are extended to Met staff and visiting researchers wishing to do art historical or related research.
View a comprehensive “reading history” of all the items that have been checked out
Julia Rooney interviews Antonio Martinelli about his photographic work presented in Sultans of Deccan India, 1500–1700: Opulence and Fantasy.
Even if it were, I would not have used that trick.
