The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs
The James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs

Author: Joseph Breck

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1923-10-10

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Written on the occasion of the May 1922 gift of the James F. Ballard Collection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this catalogue illustrates and discusses the 125 ancient carpets from Persia, India, Turkey, The Caucasus, Central Asia, and Spain included in this gift which span from the fifteenth to the early nineteenth century. A short introduction covers the history of rug weaving and a brief discussion of rugs from each region represented.

Loan Exhibition Of Oriental Rugs From The Collection Of James F. Ballard Of St. Louis, Mo
Loan Exhibition Of Oriental Rugs From The Collection Of James F. Ballard Of St. Louis, Mo

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019394533

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This catalog documents a loan exhibition of James F. Ballard's collection of Oriental rugs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The rugs on display represent a variety of styles and regions, including Persian, Turkish, and Caucasian. Beautifully illustrated and expertly curated, this book is an essential resource for collectors and enthusiasts of Oriental rugs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1588394344

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This book explores the great diversity and range of Islamic culture through one of the finest collections in the world. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred masterworks created in the rich tradition of the Islamic faith and culture. The Metropolitan's renowned holdings range chronologically from the origins of Islam in the 7th century through the 19th century, and geographically from as far west as Spain to as far east as Southeast Asia.

American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: A catalogue of works by artists born between 1865 and 1885
American Sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: A catalogue of works by artists born between 1865 and 1885

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 0870999230

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Volume One: This volume catalogues the distinguished and comprehensive collection of approximately 400 works of American sculpture by artists born before 1865. This publication includes an introduction on the history of the collection's formation, particularly in the context of the Museum's early years of acquisitions, and discusses the outstanding personalities involved. --Metropolitan Museum of Art website.