Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony This engaging book offers an introdu...

A beautifully illustrated book showcasing masterpieces of European porcelain from The Met's renowned collection The quest to discover the process o...

A compelling examination of one of the most artistically rich and creative African kingdoms Artists from the kingdom of Kongo--a vast swath of Cent...

The first comprehensive look at the origins and diffusion across Europe of the etched print during the late 15th and early 16th centuries The etchi...

Traces fashions from 1870 to the present along a conceptual, disruptive, and nontraditional timeline of fashion history Fashion not only reflects a...

"His work went beyond fashion and was a fine art." --a Charles James patron Charles James, often considered to be America's first couturier, was re...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates 150 years by presenting its evolution into one of the world's greatest museums and its vision for the fut...

DescriptionAn accessible introduction to the quintessential art form of the Islamic worldHow to Read Islamic Calligraphy explores the preeminence o...

An indispensable introduction to the evolution of Buddhist imagery from its origins in India through its spread to China, Japan, and South Asia For...

A revelatory look at the influential and enigmatic designer behind Comme des Garcons The great pantheon of fashion designers produces only a handfu...

DescriptionA fresh exploration of Native American art that positions the work within the broader context of North American art history This landmar...

The first publication to examine the pioneering designer and prolific collector who led Tiffany & Co. to creative and commercial success A silversm...

A new consideration of extraordinary art created by Black artists during the mid-20th centuryMy Soul Has Grown Deep considers the art-historical si...