The Metropolitan Museum of Art Guide Revised Edition
In the words of this book's introduction, the Metropolitan Museum of Art  is a "living encyclopedia of world art," with collections including  art from almost every known culture and almost every known period. While no  guidebook can reasonably cover all of the museum's major works, this reference  does a fine job of skimming the surface in 470 tightly packed pages. From  musical instruments to ancient ruins, each cornerstone of the collection is  represented in color with a caption headed by the work's title, artist, medium,  and dimensions. (The date of the piece is unfortunately buried in the caption's  text.) General information and floor plans are included at the beginning of the  book, making this the perfect introduction to the museum and an ideal aid to  planning an artistic excursion.--This text refers to an alternateHardcoveredition.