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All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
by Patrick Bringley
When I heard about this book, I purchased it as a gift for a family member who has a deep love and adoration for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We won't be seeing her until Easter, so I used the time to read it before giving it away.
If you've ever been to the MET you know the kind of awe it inspires. To read about someone's experience "on the inside" was really unique. Each chapter explores one of Bringley's favorite works, but also connects the work, the artist, the time period and/or the process/technique to a milestone in his life.
This is a beautiful tribute to an incredible place, and a beautiful way Bringley to document the highs and lows of his life. The MET is a place my husband and I visit a few times a year, but this has inspired me to go again (and soon!) to explore it in a new way.
I recommend this book to anyone who has a special connection with or appreciation for the MET.
If you've ever been to the MET you know the kind of awe it inspires. To read about someone's experience "on the inside" was really unique. Each chapter explores one of Bringley's favorite works, but also connects the work, the artist, the time period and/or the process/technique to a milestone in his life.
This is a beautiful tribute to an incredible place, and a beautiful way Bringley to document the highs and lows of his life. The MET is a place my husband and I visit a few times a year, but this has inspired me to go again (and soon!) to explore it in a new way.
I recommend this book to anyone who has a special connection with or appreciation for the MET.