The Metropolitan Museum of Art Masterpiece Paintings

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This monumental new book celebrates the greatest and most iconic paintings from one of the largest and most beloved museums in the world. It serves as both a universal history of painting and an ideal introduction to the masterworks of this renowned institution. Featuring lavish color illustrations and details of 500 masterpieces created over 5,000 years across various cultures, the works are presented chronologically, spanning from ancient Egypt and classical antiquity to modern times. The collection includes prized Byzantine and medieval altarpieces, as well as paintings from Asia, India, Africa, and the Americas, alongside the greatest European and North American masters. The book features an introduction and insightful texts about each artwork by Kathryn Calley Galitz, whose expertise as a curator and educator at the Met enhances the reader's experience. Notable artists include Duccio, El Greco, Raphael, Titian, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Turner, Velázquez, Goya, Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne, Degas, Sargent, Homer, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol. This important volume is destined to become a cherished classic for art lovers worldwide.