Description: 1958 Metropolitan Seminars in Art — Portfolio 1: What is Painting? — with All 12 Plates The Metropolitan Seminars in Art book series is a comprehensive art education program published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The series consists of 24 volumes, divided into two portfolios: Portfolio 1-12 (1958) and Portfolio A-L (1960). Portfolio 1 - What Is Painting?" serves as an introduction to the art of painting and is the first installment in John Canaday's educational series. This portfolio explores the fundamental question of what defines painting as an art form, providing an overview of its essential elements, purposes, and techniques. This portfolio aims to establish a foundation for understanding painting, making it accessible to readers by emphasizing its universal qualities and the wide range of human creativity it encompasses. Includes plates of artwork by da Vinci, Whistler, Cézanne, van Eyck, Kokoschka, Degas, and others. Very good vintage condition, includes original vellum dust jacket (OK cond.), all 12 prints (VG cond.), and curriculum inserts (NM cond.). See photos to inspect condition.Please see photos to inspect condition and message with any questions before buying. Item will be packed well and with care, typically shipped within 24 business hours.
Price: 14.5 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: John Canaday
Region: North America
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Art
Subject: Art & Photography
Year Printed: 1958
Original/Facsimile: Original
