This twelve-volume series for the general reader reproduces works of art representing the resources of all eighteen curatorial departments of the Museum.

Greece and Rome (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series)

Mertens, Joan R.

Arts & Photography

Metropolitan Museum of Art

The lesson plans, slides, posters, texts, and other materials in this tote box provide many tools and approaches for creative use in the teaching of Greek art. Among the contents of this resource are a map of the ancient Greek world; a brief history of Athens from the sixth to the fourth century B.C.; a look at key aspects of fifth-century Greek life, including myths and religion, philosophy and science, music, poetry, sports, the symposium, and warfare; discussions of Greek art, artists, and materials on the influence of Greek subjects in the art of other eras; suggested activities and lesson plans; a timeline; a bibliography and a videography; and a guide to web resources.

Greek Art from Prehistoric to Classical: A Resource for Educators (Metropolitan Museum of Art Series)

Hemingway, Seán

Picón, Carlos A.

Milleker, Elizabeth J.

Norris, Michael

Lightfoot, Christopher

History & Criticism

Nearly 500 outstanding objects from the collection of the Department of Greek and Roman Art in the Metropolitan Museum are assembled in this generously illustrated publication, published to coincide with the opening of the Museum’s new galleries of Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman art, and comprehensive Study Center. The volume includes a detailed history of the collection by Carlos A. Picón and seven chapters that reflect the scope of the collection: the Neolithic and the Aegean Bronze Age, Geometric and Archaic Greece, Classical Greece, the Hellenistic Age, Cyprus, Etruria, and the Roman Empire. Notable are such treasures as a Cycladic figure of about 4500–4000 B.C., a fascinating and meticulously restored bronze and ivory Etruscan chariot from the sixth century B.C., and a number of well-preserved Roman wall paintings. An entry section includes an informative text about each object, along with a map for each chapter and a selection of drawings and details.

Art of the Classical World in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greece, Cyprus, Etruria, Rome

Lightfoot, Christopher S.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in a.d. 79, burying much of the region around the Bay of Naples in lava, one of the extraordinary Roman villas thereby preserved was that of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale. Its discovery in 1899 revealed breathtaking wall paintings that were dispersed in 1903, with major portions acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The cleaning and reinstallation of these masterpieces has occasioned the creation of a virtual model that for the first time has allowed the authors to situate the surviving frescoes from the villa in their original relation to each other.

Roman Frescoes from Boscoreale: The Villa of Plubius Fannius Synistor in Reality and Virtual Reality

Meyer, Rudolf

DE CARO, Stefano

Bergmann, Bettina

This handsomely illustrated volume is the second in a series of publications aimed at giving a broad audience deeper insight into the extensive collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Museum is famed for its Greek vases. Joan R. Mertens, Curator in the Department of Greek and Roman Art at the Metropolitan, has chosen thirty-five notable examples. They reveal the variety and vitality of the refined forms and masterfully rendered scenes that characterize these works. And they demonstrate the interrelation of function, shape, technique, and subject matter that is key to understanding the rich language of Greek vases. The introduction provides valuable background information, and the entries delve into the features of each vase, incorporating brilliant color illustrations, including many arresting details. 
Greek vases served specific utilitarian functions, and they also afforded outstanding artists, some of whom signed their work, a medium for depicting both the details of daily existence and aspects of their gods, goddesses, and heroes. We see the garments, implements, athletic competitions, and marriage and funerary rituals of Greeks who lived from the seventh through the fourth century B.C. We see their mythological figures and stories, for instance, the goddess Athena with her helmet, spear, and shield, and the great hero Herakles, from his first exploit as a baby to his elevation as an immortal at the end of his earthly life. 
The exceptional group of works assembled in this volume conveys the extent to which the culture of ancient Greece is still apparent today. Urns and jars inspired by Greek models are a staple in all types of public and private spaces. The meander patterns, palmettes, and other florals that adorn ancient vases recur in all kinds of modern objects. And the concept of the hero, or superman, first formulated and given visual form in ancient Greece is integral to Western culture. 
How to Read Greek Vases is sure to inspire closer scrutiny of these remarkable works of art, which have survived for over two millennia to offer viewers an enlightening look into the ancient heritage of the Western world.

How to Read Greek Vases (The Metropolitan Museum of Art - How to Read)

The Greek Art of the Aegean Islands exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and this accompanying volume present a rich sampling of the splendid cultural heritage of Greece. Not only do they emphasize the diverse geographic centers of artistic production but also cover a broad chronological span, extending from the Early Bronze Age to the Classic Period of the fifth century B.C. Many of the objects are of particular interest in that they are recent finds, which, outside of archaeological circles, are known only to those who have actually visited the National Museum in Athens, and the many different local museums throughout the Greek islands. These loans demonstrate the significant cultural interconnections among the islands as well as the wealth and variety of materials used and the lively forms that characterize so much of Greek art. [This book was originally published in 1979 and has gone out of print. This edition is a print-on-demand version of the original book.]

Greek Art of the Aegean Islands

Von Bothmer, Dietrich

During the last few decades, Cypriot art and archaeology have gained a prominent place in the study of Mediterranean culture. The Cesnola Collection, which was acquired between 1874 and 1876 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is the most important of its kind in the world, and includes 635 stone sculptures, each of which is meticulously catalogued in this lavishly illustrated publication. This is the first catalogue of the entire collection, with numerous previously unpublished works. Exceptional examples of Cypriot stone sculpture, including votive figures of men, women, children, and animals, sculptures of gods and mythological figures, and elaborate funerary monuments, are represented and described. Several masterworks are of exceptional quality and detail that are unique in the world. This comprehensive study and publication represents a significant contribution to the study and understanding of Cypriot art and archaeology. [This volume is available as a print-on-demand edition.]

The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art: Stone Sculpture

Hermary, Antoine

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

•Only full publication available dedicated to one of the best collections of Roman art in the world •Highlights one of the most popular collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which receives nearly 7.5 million visitors per year •Many items on permanent display in the Met's celebrated Greek and Roman halls The collection of Roman art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the finest in the world. It contains more than 5,000 objects, including exquisite cameos, refined silver vessels and utensils, spectacular Pompeiian frescoes, monumental sculptures in stone and bronze and elaborate sarcophagi. This handsome guide features a selection of over 200 of the most important works that exemplify this rich and diverse collection, each presented in detail and illustrated with stunning color photography. Every work is accompanied by an engaging text written by prominent scholars that establishes the object's significance in antiquity, and thus provides new insights for a contemporary understanding of ancient Roman art.

Roman Art: A Guide through The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Collection

Zanker, Paul

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