This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
With 143 Illustrations
Summary: "Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts" by Joseph Breck and Henry Wehle is a detailed guidebook on art collections written in the early 20th century. This publication provides insights into the various art collections amassed by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, with a specific focus on the vast array of artworks from different cultures and time periods housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The opening of the handbook introduces readers to the foundational aspects of the Institute, detailing the Society's establishment, its mission to promote a knowledge and love for art, and the significant contributions from benefactors that facilitated the growth of its collection. It highlights the importance of both major and minor arts throughout history while providing a glimpse into the layout of the museum, its various floors, and the diverse collections found within. Moreover, the preface underscores the vision behind the handbook as a resource for both art enthusiasts and general visitors, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the art housed within the Institute. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Breck, Joseph, 1885-1933
Author: Wehle, Harry B. (Harry Brandeis), 1887-1969
EBook No.: 35269
Published: Feb 13, 2011
Downloads: 289
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
Subject: Sculpture -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
With 143 Illustrations
Summary: "Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts" by Joseph Breck and Henry Wehle is a detailed guidebook on art collections written in the early 20th century. This publication provides insights into the various art collections amassed by the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts, with a specific focus on the vast array of artworks from different cultures and time periods housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The opening of the handbook introduces readers to the foundational aspects of the Institute, detailing the Society's establishment, its mission to promote a knowledge and love for art, and the significant contributions from benefactors that facilitated the growth of its collection. It highlights the importance of both major and minor arts throughout history while providing a glimpse into the layout of the museum, its various floors, and the diverse collections found within. Moreover, the preface underscores the vision behind the handbook as a resource for both art enthusiasts and general visitors, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the art housed within the Institute. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Breck, Joseph, 1885-1933
Author: Wehle, Harry B. (Harry Brandeis), 1887-1969
EBook No.: 35269
Published: Feb 13, 2011
Downloads: 289
Language: English
Subject: Art -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
Subject: Sculpture -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.