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Books with author Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Monet's Impressions

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 19, 2009)
    Throughout his life, Claude Monet wrote and spoke about his art. This elegant book pairs spectacular reproductions of some of his most important paintings with his own words to create a uniquely personal look at the work of one of the worlds most renowned artists. The poetic text introduces readers to the Impressionists' goal of capturing a fleeting moment and makes this an art book perfect for the young and the young at heart.
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  • Baby's Journal by Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Aug. 16, 1857)
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  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Little Simon, March 31, 1989)
    This four-year keepsake/scrapbook will become a delightful addition to any child's birthday festivities and will long remain a remembrance of growth, development, friends, and enthusiasms. Full color.
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  • Baby's Journal

    Metropolitan Museum of Art, Marie Franc Nohain

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Nov. 1, 1978)
    slight wear on cover, like new, vintage.
  • Puzzling Cats

    Linda Falken, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Paperback (Harry N. Abrams, May 12, 2015)
    A cat-themed book with eight puzzles on board stock with die-cut thumbholes. Each cat artwork is accompanied by a short verse and a description of the painting. The works are from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflecting various styles, periods, and cultures. Featured artists include Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Utagawa Hiroshige, Fernand Léger, and Dona Nelson.
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  • Christmas Stamp Set

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, Nov. 1, 1996)
    Decorate christmas cards, invitations, Gift wrap, and ornaments with rubber stamps adapted from works of art in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Cat Alphabet

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art -New York

    Hardcover (Bulfinch Press, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's most popular depictions of felines, a small-format alphabet book captures twenty-six cats in all their grace, including Calder's "Hell Cat" and a Japanese "Cat Burglar" painted on silk. 37,500 first printing.
  • The Age of Exploration. Pictures of Explorers who sought new routes for Eastern trade & found the New World on the way, of rulers who urged them on, of places they visited & of the treasures they found in the East.

    Metropolitan Museum Of Art

    Paperback (Metropolitan Museum of Art, March 15, 1942)
    Owner's initials stamped on title page else a very good copy. First edition. Paper wrappers. 12mo. Unpaged [82 pp]. Illus. with 36 b/w reproductions. One of 3,000 copies.
  • I Imagine Angels

    Metropolitan Museum of Art, William Lach

    Hardcover (Atheneum, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Shaker hymns, Biblical passages, Tewan prayers, and more are compiled in this richly illustrated picture book with angel-related artwork from Picasso, the Book of Hours, and others.
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  • My Masterpiece: Scythian Metalwork Kit

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Sterling, Sept. 6, 2011)
    Since the griffin--a mythological animal with the body of a lion and the head and wings of a bird--is said to possess protective powers, it's a good creature to have around. This metalwork version is based on a 2,600-year-old gold griffin in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the decorative box includes a plastic mold, two sheets of gold-colored metal, a rubbing tool, a stylus, a repoussé tool, and a foam pad.
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  • Lullabies: An Illustrated Songbook by Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Aug. 16, 1759)
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  • Van Gogh Art Kit

    Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Spiral-bound (Abrams Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2008)
    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. In association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art Kids will discover their inner artist with this interactive book. Children will want to make their own masterpieces time and again in this imaginative workbook featuring the art of Vincent van Gogh. Full of biographical details from Van Gogh’s life, as well as pastels and plenty of exercises allowing kids to make their own new creations, this kit makes learning about an artist fun in an innovative way. Plus, perforated pages let kids tear out and display their artwork. Perfect for budding artists and great for a classroom art library to show children that art is as fun as it is culturally enriching, this kit will instill a new appreciation for art and the work of Van Gogh.
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