Description: Author: various authors Title: Notable Acquisitions at the Art Institute of Chicago (2009) Binding: trade paperback Size: about 9" x 12" Pagination: 96pp Published: Museum Studies, 2009 Condition: Very good; some very light shelfwear; business reply mail page (original mailing cover?) bound into rear of book ISBN: 9780865592360 [OCR is approximate, as always] FEATURING MORE THAN forty objects handpicked by President and Eloise W. Martin Director James Cuno, chis issue of Musehm Studies continues the Art Institute project to bring its collecting activities inte public view. The museums curators and researchers take an extended look at impor tant acquisitions made from 2007 through 1009, surveying a dazzling range of works by artists both ancient and modern. Among the objects highlighted are a Maya vessel that provides insight into this cultures cosmology; a twelfth-century Japanese sutra scroll painted in gold and silver, complete with its original wrapper; three graceful vases inspired by the artistic and social reforms of the Arts and Crafts movement; and Hinoki, an imposing sculpture by contemporary artist Charles Ray, on view in the museums new Modern Wing Also included are significant designs, paintings, photographs, textiles, and works on paper by artists as diverse as François Boucher and William Eggleston. Filled with generous color illustrations and an engaging accessible text, this publication is an indispensable guide to the newest and finest that the Art Institute has to offer. Take a close look at the auction images for details of contents and condition. If you have any questions at all please send a message through eBay before bidding. NOTE: There may be more images in this listing than eBay shows in the top "gallery". Be sure to scroll down to view the full set, if so. Be sure to check our eBay Store for thousands of other listings like this one. Orders will be sent out within three business days of receipt of payment. If youre in a hurry and would like expedited shipping (Priority or Express shipping), please let us know before paying so we can adjust your invoice. Books are sent Media Rate within the US, and other small items are sent Parcel by default. If you would like combined shipping, please (1) contact us to let us know, and then (2) wait to pay until youre finished shopping (but try to keep it within a 4 day period, please). Just leave the items in your eBay Cart and then request an updated invoice after youre done. If you pay for an item, we are obliged to ship it to you, and cannot combine it with subsequent purchases. If youre waiting for a separate auction item to finish, please contact us to let us know. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
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Topic: Art History, Museums, Modern Art
Publisher: Museum Studies
Author: Various authors
Language: English
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Publication Year: 2009
Genre: Art & Culture
Features: Illustrated
Book Title: Notable Acquisitions at the Art Institute of Chicago
Format: Trade Paperback
Book Series: Museum Studies
Original Language: English
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Edition: First Edition
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Intended Audience: Adults
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Era: 2000s
