Books in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MAA) (YUP) series

An exquisitely illustrated volume that emphasizes the importance of drawing in Fragonard's creative process

A comprehensive and breathtakingly illustrated presentation of the genius of Michelangelo by the world's leading expert on the artist

An indispensable introduction to the evolution of Buddhist imagery from its origins in India through its spread to China, Japan, and South Asia

The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Among the most revered and beloved artworks in China are ceramics-sculptures and vessels that have been utilized to embellish tombs, homes, and studies, to drink tea and wine, and to convey social and cultural meanings such as good wishes and religious beliefs. Since the eighth century, Chinese ceramics, particularly porcelain, have played an influential role around the world as trade introduced their beauty and surpassing craft to countless artists in Europe, America, and elsewhere. Spanning five millennia, the Metropolitan Museum's collection of Chinese ceramics represents a great diversity of materials, shapes, and subjects. The remarkable selections presented in this volume, which include both familiar examples and unusual ones, will acquaint readers with the prodigious accomplishments of Chinese ceramicists from Neolithic times to the modern era."--Museum's website.

A fresh exploration of Native American art that positions the work within the broader context of North American art history

Known as the master of French Romanticism for his energetic paintings, Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) was also a consummate draftsman. This handsome book, one of the few to explore this topic in depth, provides new insight into Delacroix's drawing practice, paying particular attention to his materials and techniques and the ways in which the artist pushed the boundaries of the medium. The remarkable group of nearly 130 drawings featured here, many of which have been rarely seen, include academic and anatomical studies, sketches from nature, and preparatory drawings related to many of Delacroix's most renowned canvases, among them The Massacre at Chios and Liberty Leading the People.

An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony

An accessible introduction to the quintessential art form of the Islamic world

An enlightening, accessible guide to understanding and appreciating European art from the Middle Ages