Masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The presentation starts from the earliest artifacts known to man, and continues all the way to the twentieth century. It covers all cultures, continents and civilizations. The types of artwork include paintings, sketches, sculpture, pottery, archeological remnants, and every imaginable medium. It is comprehensive but not too exhaustive. Basically, it has a little bit of everything, and it is my favorite collection of artwork.

It is a very good book for those who do not have the opportunity to visit the museums abroad. I liked it very much. It is also useful for Art classes. I used it in my art homework and I have received a high mark. Aysegul (12 years)

Okay, not everybody's favorite artwork from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is in here, but they have plenty of other books that cater to more specific tastes. This book includes an excellent sampling of one of the world's best art museums. You get images from artists like David, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Vermeer, Eakins, Velasquez, Picasso, Rodin, and more. My personal favorite in the book is "Madame X" by John Singer Sargent. I picked up this book at the Met's gift shop as a souvenier, and I'm very pleased with it. If you've been to the Metropolitan Museum, this book provides a good reminder of what you've seen. If you've never been, this book will show you what you're missing.

As an amateur art conoisseur, and art student currently in study, I find this book to be a marvel. The photos of the artwork are fantastic. Nowhere have I been able to find photos and information on many of the permanent collection pieces that are captured in this book. Small captions are descriptive and informative, but the photos are the focus. It's the best one could possibly get without being there.