Gifts in Honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Download or read book Gifts in Honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Museum of Art written by Alice O. Beamesderfer and published by Philadelphia Museum (PA). This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The publication of this exhibition catalogue marks the 125th anniversary of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The gifts given in honor of this occasion are illustrated, primarily in color, and discussed in brief but informative catalogue entries written by well-respected curators and art historians. Also included is an introductory essay on the concept of gift giving and how it relates to art, and an inclusive catalogue checklist.In additon to being a welcome addition to the body of collection catalogues published in honor of museum anniversary events, this book will function as a historical record of the gifts given to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in its 125th year. The brief catalogue entries will serve as an introduction to the objects and stimulate further interest in the pieces and visiting the Museum itself.