Metropolitan Museum Of Art Tours Guide: Showing Fine Art Exhibits, American Paintings and More

Metropolitan museum of art is located in New York, United States of America. It has one of the finest collections of American paintings and is one of the largest art galleries in the world. Metropolitan Museum of Art is truly a paradise for connoisseur of paintings. There is a lot to explore in this museum as it has a wide collection of Asian, European, Ocieanic and African paintings belonging to medieval times.

Besides paintings the Metropolitan Museum of Art also houses American decorative arts, American sculptures and various other different forms of eastern art. The museum has an expert team of professionals for the maintenance and development of the museum and its contents.

Along with artistic paintings and sculptures, the Metropolitan Museum of Art also preserves the arms and armors belonging to medieval times and pre-medieval times. But the most attracting and appealing part of the museum is its collection of Egyptian art, paintings and sculptures. Most of the paintings, sculptures and wooden crafts came from the private collections and archaeological excavations.

There is also a separate department of costumes at Metropolitan Museum of Art which collects and preserves the costumes and accessories worn by the people in ancient and medieval times. This section of the museum is of great interest to historians, history students, fashion designers and film makers who are making films on different periods of history.

The Museum also houses a wide collection of European drawings, handicrafts belonging to middle ages. At present there are more than 10000 pieces of European art works. On the whole the museum provides a wholesome experience to those who have great interest in art.

Link to Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections

http://www.metmuseum.org/collections

Metropolitan Museum of Art's Wikipedia profile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art's official website

http://www.metmuseum.org/

Metropolitan Museum of Art on nyctourist.com

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