A tiny tour of one of the world’s great encyclopaedic collections
Located in the heart of King’s County, the Brooklyn Museum is an anchor of New York City and a world class institution. The museum’s 560,000-square foot building is a Beaux Arts masterpiece, housing over one-and-a-half million works of art, from ancient Assyrian reliefs to striking period homes and Old Master paintings, as well as works by the top contemporary artists of today. This handsome little book illustrates a curated selection of these pieces, including highlights of the museum’s renowned ancient Egyptian collection, its expansive holdings in American art, and its unrivalled selection of contemporary feminist art, including Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party. The perfect souvenir from the museum’s shop, or for any visitor to the borough, this Tiny Folio features spectacular photography throughout, as well as a special selection of images highlighting Brooklyn’s rich artistic history. American Art . Arts of Africa . Arts of the Americas . Arts of the Islamic World . Arts of the Pacific Islands . Asian Art . Contemporary . Decorative . Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Near Eastern . Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist . European . Photography AUTHOR: The Brooklyn Museum is in the heart of one of the most diverse, creative, and exciting urban centres in the world. The extensive and comprehensive permanent collection includes ancient Egyptian masterpieces, African art, European painting, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art. The mission of the Brooklyn Museum is to act as a bridge between the rich artistic heritage of world cultures, as embodied in its collections, and the unique experience of each visitor. Dedicated to the primacy of the visitor experience, committed to excellence in every aspect of its collections and programs, and drawing on both new and traditional tools of communication, interpretation, and presentation, the Museum aims to serve its diverse public as a dynamic, innovative, and welcoming centre for learning through the visual arts. SELLING POINTS: . The Brooklyn Museum has nearly one million visitors per year . An ideal souvenir for visitors of the museum . Highlights Brooklyn’s rich artistic history outside of the museum, incorporating the borough into the Tiny Folio . Features more than 250 full-colour illustrations Illustrated