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Focusing on the people and events that shaped the Met, Jonathan Conlin's work delves into the museum's 150-year history through the lens of its directors, curators, and the diverse communities that interacted with it. By examining archival materials and oral histories, he presents a narrative that moves beyond traditional top-down histories, highlighting pivotal moments like European acquisitions during the Franco-Prussian War and the influence of benefactors. The book explores the complex interplay of social classes, art connoisseurship, and cultural identity within this iconic institution.
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The Met, Jonathan Conlin
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Met
- Subtitle
- A History of a Museum and Its People
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan Conlin
- Publisher
- Columbia Univers. Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 440
- ISBN13
- 9780231218719
- Category
- Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the people and events that shaped the Met, Jonathan Conlin's work delves into the museum's 150-year history through the lens of its directors, curators, and the diverse communities that interacted with it. By examining archival materials and oral histories, he presents a narrative that moves beyond traditional top-down histories, highlighting pivotal moments like European acquisitions during the Franco-Prussian War and the influence of benefactors. The book explores the complex interplay of social classes, art connoisseurship, and cultural identity within this iconic institution.