European Clocks and Watches: in The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Clare Vincent

Description: European Clocks and Watches by Clare Vincent, Elizabeth Sullivan, Jan Hendrik Leopold The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Among the worlds great technological and imaginative achievements is the invention and development of the timepiece. Examining for the first time the Metropolitan Museums unparalleled collection of European clocks and watches created from the early middle ages through the 19th century, this fascinating book enriches our understanding of the origins and evolution of these ingenious works. It showcases 54 extraordinary clocks, watches, and other timekeeping devices, each represented with an in-depth description and new photography showing the exterior as well as the inner mechanisms. Included are an ornate celestial timepiece that accurately predicts the trajectory of the sun, moon, and stars and a longcase clock by David Roentgen that shows the time in the ten most important cities of the day. These works, created by clockmakers, scientists, and artists in England, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, have been selected for their artistic beauty and design excellence, as well as for their sophisticated and awe-inspiring mechanics. Built upon decades of expert research, this publication is a long-overdue survey of these stunning visual and technological marvels.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art (10/26/15–05/22/16) Author Biography Clare Vincent is associate curator, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. J. H. Leopold was former assistant keeper in charge of the horological collections, British Museum, London. Elizabeth Sullivan is research associate, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Review "nothing if not comprehensive…exhibition and book focus not just on mechanics but also on the decorative arts that made these timepieces as beautiful (and complex) on the outside as they are on the inside."—Shannon Adducci, Introspective: The 1stdibs Magazine, 2015 Holiday Book Roundup -- Shannon Adducci * Introspective Magazine * Review Quote "nothing if not comprehensive...exhibition and book focus not just on mechanics but also on the decorative arts that made these timepieces as beautiful (and complex) on the outside as they are on the inside."--Shannon Adducci, Introspective: The 1stdibs Magazine , 2015 Holiday Book Roundup Description for Bookstore Examining the Metropolitan Museums unparalleled collection of European timepieces for the first time in detail, this fascinating book provides a look at the origins and evolution of these stunning visual and technological marvels. Details ISBN1588395790 Author Jan Hendrik Leopold Year 2015 ISBN-10 1588395790 ISBN-13 9781588395795 Format Hardcover Imprint Metropolitan Museum of Art Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 739.30747471 Short Title EUROPEAN CLOCKS & WATCHES Language English Media Book Illustrations 270 color illus. Series Metropolitan Museum Of Art Series AU Release Date 2015-11-12 NZ Release Date 2015-11-12 US Release Date 2015-11-12 Pages 288 Publication Date 2015-11-12 UK Release Date 2015-11-12 Subtitle in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96033847;

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