Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston : director's choice /

"Peter C. Marzio, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents his 100 favorite masterpieces drawn from the museum's collection of nearly 60,000 works. Informative descriptions of the artworks by the museum's curatorial staff complement Dr. Marzio's own, highly personal...

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Corporate Author: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Other Authors: Marzio, Peter C.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Houston, Tex.] : Museum of Fine Arts, Houston ; 2009.
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Summary:"Peter C. Marzio, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents his 100 favorite masterpieces drawn from the museum's collection of nearly 60,000 works. Informative descriptions of the artworks by the museum's curatorial staff complement Dr. Marzio's own, highly personal, commentary on what a masterpiece means to him"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Published on the occasion of the 2009 Grand Gala Ball, held on October 9, 2009, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Physical Description:208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
ISBN:9780300163728 (hardcover)
030016372X (hardcover)