Author: Thomas Hoving Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671880756 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 472
Book Description
The former director of the famed New York museum recounts his activities at the art world's pinnacle, from wooing important patrons to battling for acquisitions.
Author: Thomas Hoving Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0684831481 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 390
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The former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art examines the world of art forgery, from ancient times to the present, sharing anecdotes about some of the costliest, most embarrassing forgeries ever, as well as the motives of the fakers.
Author: Joseph Volpe Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307498379 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 322
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The Toughest Show on Earth is the ultimate behind-the-scenes chronicle of the divas and the dramas of New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, by the remarkable man who rose from apprentice carpenter to general manager. Joseph Volpe gives us an anecdote-filled tour of more than four decades at the Met, an institution full of vast egos and complicated politics. With stunning candor, he writes about the general managers he worked under, his embattled rise to the top, the maneuverings of the blue-chip board, and his masterful approach to making a family of such artist-stars as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Teresa Stratas, and Renee Fleming, and such visionary directors as Franco Zeffirelli, Robert Wilson, and Julie Taymor. Intimate and frank, The Toughest Show on Earth is not only essential for music lovers, but for anyone who wants to understand the inner workings of the culture business.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 108
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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Author: Thomas Hoving Publisher: Artisan Publishers ISBN: 9781885183538 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 271
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A former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York chooses the 111 works of art--culled from the entire history of Western civilization--that have influenced him most, reproduced in full-color and complemented by his interpretations. Tour.
Author: Elizabeth Wayland Barber Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 9780393320190 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 262
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An absorbing exploration of the mysterious, perfectly preserved Caucasian mummies of western China--an informative unveiling of an ancient and exotic world. 16 pp. of color photos. 50 drawings. Author lectures.
Author: Kristyn Crow Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0802735827 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Leap and twirl alongside Zombelina, the most adorable zombie to ever grace the dance floor, in this wickedly charming picture book perfect for fans of Vampirina! Zombelina loves to dance. She moonwalks with mummies and boogies with bats. She spins like a specter and glides like a ghost and loves to dance for her family the most. And when Zombelina enrolls in a ballet class for human girls, her dancing gives everyone the chills! But her first recital also brings on a case of stage fright, and she worries that her zombie moans and ghoulish groans will scare her audience away. Luckily, with the help of her family and friends, Zombelina finds the courage to dance the ballet debut of her dreams. Kristyn Crow's pitch-perfect rhyme and Molly Idle's spook-tacular illustrations will make every reader want to sway and sashay in their own zombie trance.
Author: Thomas Hoving Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118069102 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 510
Book Description
If you've always wanted to find out more about art but felt intimidated by the overeducated art world, then you've found the answer. Art For Dummies is the book that will have you and everyone you know clamoring outside the doors of your local museum. Thomas Hoving, former director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is credited with revolutionizing the Met, doubling its size during his tenure, and bringing art to the masses. Let him bring art to you as well. In Art For Dummies, Thomas Hoving provides a how-to guide to the art world. First, he guides you through an introduction to art appreciation, pointing out the details that you've always noticed but have never been able to explain. Next, Hoving takes you on a ride through art history. (Have you ever regretted not taking those art history classes in school With Art For Dummies, you'll feel all caught up and ready to spar with the local intellectuals.) Hoving even includes a guide to the world?s top art cities and centers, a listing that can help you prepare for your next artistic voyage. With this guide, you can discover where to go in order to see the greatest works of art, and you can also find out about hidden treasures in nearby art museums. You also get a great start for seeking out art with Hoving's lists of the greatest works of Western civilization, the most interesting artists, and the contemporary artists to watch. Don't wait another day to introduce yourself to the art world!
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