Intern Barbara Venezia examines two alembics in The Met collection and comments on some of the differences in their construction and original uses.

Deirdre Larkin, managing horticulturalist of The Met Cloisters, discusses quince and its significance in medieval gardens.

After days of viewing the entries and hours of narrowing the field, we have chosen four winners of the Teen T-Shirt Design Competition inspired by the special exhibition American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.

The sculptural tradition developed by the ancient Greeks is justifiably considered one of the most remarkable achievements of Western art. This richly illustrated volume introduces eight centuries of Greek sculpture, from the early rectilinear designs of the Geometric period (ca. 900–700 B.C.) through the groundbreaking creativity of the Archaic and Classical periods to the dramatic monumental achievements of the Hellenistic Age (323–31 B.C.). A generous selection of objects and materials—ranging from the sacred to the everyday, from bronze and marble to gold, ivory, and terracotta—allows for an especially appealing picture not only of Greek art but also of life in ancient Greece. Sculptures of deities such as Zeus, Athena, and Eros and architectural elements from temples are included, as are depictions of athletes and animals (both domesticated and wild), statuettes of dancers and actors, funerary reliefs, perfume vases, and jewelry. The informative text provides a comprehensive introduction and insightful discussions of forty objects selected from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Full-page photographs of the featured works are supplemented by many illuminating details and comparative illustrations. The latest in The Met’s widely acclaimed How to Read series, this publication reveals how, more than two millennia ago, Greek artists brilliantly captured the fundamental aspects of the human condition.

Research Assistant Moira Gallagher sheds light on the wardrobe of Gilded Age socialite Arabella Worsham, on display in the Worsham-Rockefeller Dressing Room at The Met.

Former High School Interns share how Hatshepsut and Aphrodite represent different kinds of beauty.

Editorial Assistant Rachel High discusses the Museum's first publication devoted to Ennion with Ennion: Master of Roman Glass curator and author, Christopher Lightfoot.

Read poems by 2015 Scholastic Gold Key Award winners Skye, Claire S., and Jennell. Their work is currently on view in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards exhibition (March 16–May 17, 2015).

Holly Phillips, associate manager for acquisitions in Watson Library, discusses the extensive collection of Art Deco jewelry books in the library's holdings.

Carly Still, assistant horticulturist at The Cloisters, discusses the importance of beauty and fragrance in the medieval appreciation of flowers.