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Metropolitan Seminars in Art by John Canaday

A comprehensive collection of art portfolios, authored by John Canaday and published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1959. This series is a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars, offering insights into various art styles and themes.

Key Features:

• Publication Date: ©1959
• Portfolios: Complete set of 1-12 
• Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portfolio Titles:

1. What is a Painting?
2. Realism
3. Expressionism
4. Abstraction
5. Composition as Pattern
6. Composition as Structure
7. Composition as Expression
8. Fresco
9. Tempera and Oil
10. Watercolor, Pastel, and Prints
11. The Artist as a Social Critic
12. The Artist as a Visionary

Additional Portfolios A-L covering themes from Glory and Grandeur to Actaeon and the Atom.

Condition:

Good overall, with minor to moderate wear and discoloration on hardcover and binding. Some volumes show small rips or tears on the binding or cover. Pages exhibit minor discoloration but are free from markings, writings, or torn pages. The binding remains tight across all volumes.

Contents:

• Each book includes approximately 10 prints.
• Features review questions, subject of the next portfolio, and a pronunciation guide in some volumes.

Set Size:

Total of 12 books.