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Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

In the field of Islamic art, glass is a craft that often rose to excellence but has been largely overlooked by art historians.
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Ground Formally Broken for New David H. Koch Plaza at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Green Rooms: Plants at the Museum

November 8, 2023

By Jennie Choi

Gallery photographs over the last century reveal the evolving use of plants in indoor design.
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Mosaic Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

Mosaic glass first appeared in Egypt about 1400 B.C. and has been produced intermittently for 3,500 years up to the present day.
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Hot-worked Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

The objects produced in the hot-worked technique range widely in place of origin, from Egypt to Central Asia, and in time, from the early Islamic period in the seventh century to the thirteenth.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Plans for Reopening

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Blown Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

Glassblowing enabled craftsmen to create vessels quickly and in a wide range of shapes, making glassware affordable and available.
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Stained (Luster-Painted) Glass from Islamic Lands

October 1, 2002

By Qamar Adamjee and Stefano Carboni

Proper control of firing time and temperature are critical to achieve the desired results; even today this aspect remains one of the most challenging in the production of stained glass.
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The Plains Indians Exhibition: A Milestone for the Met

March 9, 2015

By Judith Ostrowitz

Research Associate Judith Ostrowitz introduces the ground-breaking exhibition The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky, opening to the public today.
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Great Plains Indians Musical Instruments

July 1, 2008

By Michael Suing

While other instruments, such as whistles and rattles, can be used to augment the music of the Great Plains, the drum most often accompanies the human voice.
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Dancer with a Fan

Edgar Degas (French, Paris 1834–1917 Paris)

Date: ca. 1880
Accession Number: 29.100.188

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Camp and Youth Groups

Have fun discovering works of art from around the world at The Met!

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K–12 School Groups

Introduce your students to the richness and diversity of works of art at The Met!

Ancient Egypt for Families and Educators

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The Art of Africa

Explore the rich and diverse artistic heritage of sub-Saharan Africa through forty traditional works in The Met collection.

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The Art of Renaissance Europe

Examine and discuss works in The Met collection that embody the Renaissance interest in classical learning, fame, and beautiful objects.

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The Art of Ancient Egypt

Use this comprehensive resource as an invaluable introduction to ancient Egyptian history and art focusing on works in The Met collection.