Posts tagged Metropolitan Museum of Art
Precious Cargo: Pergamon and the Gold Jewelry of the Ancients in New York City

You could come for the exquisite sculptures in marble, bronze and terracotta, but really why not come for the gold, the gold jewelry that is. The artistry, richness and detail of the ancients would leave many modern houses to shame today.

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How to Look at Art

This video by our contemporary art expert David Behringer, is a fun 4 minutes that takes down and breaks down, How to Look at Art in public and private spaces (such as a museum or a home). 

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Micro-Drawings by an Artist Without Hands

300 years ago, an artist, musician, and magician named Matthias Buchinger stunned the world (and apparently a lot of ladies too.. because he had 14 children and a rumored 70 mistresses). His drawing are so detailed, yet he had no hands.

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Fairy Tales Meet High Fashion

If you grew up reading fairy tales (and perhaps still do) or want to be momentarily transported to a land of magic, wonder and exquisite tailoring, then get on your magic carpet and head over to the latest FIT exhibition, Fairy Tale Fashion.

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