Treasures of Asian art : the Asia Society's Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection
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The art collection of The Asia Society, New York - the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection - is a select group of masterpieces known for its high quality and the superb condition of the works. Especially strong in ceramics and sculpture, the collection comprises 285 objects from the area stretching from Pakistan to Japan to Indonesia. It includes numerous art-historically important works, and is a valuable tool for examining Asian artistic traditions through the finest and most beautiful examples. Introduces concepts and historical trends through specific examples from the Asia Society's collection of ceramics and sculpture. Includes art from South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Main title:
Treasures of Asian art : the Asia Society's Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection / by Denise Patry Leidy ; with a contribution by Sherman E. Lee.
Imprint:
New York : Asia Society Galleries : Abbeville Press, ©1994.
Collation:
319 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 31 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-294) and index.
ISBN:
9781558598638 (hardback)
Dewey class:
709.50747471
Local class:
709.5074
Language:
English
Subject:
Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), III, 1906-1978 -- Art collections -- CatalogsRockefeller, Blanchette Hooker, 1909-1992 -- Art collections -- CatalogsAsia Society. Galleries -- CatalogsArt, Asian -- CatalogsArt -- Private collections -- New York (State) -- New York -- CatalogsArt -- New York (State) -- New York -- CatalogsChinese artIndian artJapanese artAsian artAsian sculptureAsian art -- HistoryReligious art -- AsiaPottery -- Asia -- History
BRN:
115014
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 709.5074 TRE | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |