02458cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000360011224500160014826400510016430000470021533600260026233700260028833800360031450000310035050800910038152014430047253400810191565300350199665300510203185600430208299900190212566746UtSlPG20260610134535.0mcr n260607r20211976utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aN1 aNational Gallery of Artq(U.S.)10aBrief guide 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-11-15  aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Brief guide : National Gallery of Art" by National Gallery of Art is a comprehensive guidebook published in the late 20th century that provides an overview of the renowned museum in Washington, D.C. This type of book serves as an informative resource for visitors, detailing the history of the gallery, its founding, architectural details, and its extensive collections of art from various periods and regions. The book explores the National Gallery's role in preserving and showcasing significant works of art, underscoring its importance to the cultural heritage of the United States.  The content of the book is organized into sections that cover the history and establishment of the National Gallery of Art, followed by a detailed description of its collections. The guide highlights various art styles and movements, including Florentine, Venetian, Dutch, Spanish, French, and American art, providing insights into specific pieces and their significance. It emphasizes important donations that have shaped the gallery's collection and outlines the special features of its architectural design. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, readers are encouraged to appreciate the masterpieces displayed within the gallery and understand the cultural context of the works exhibited. Overall, it serves as both a practical guide for visitors and a scholarly resource for art enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1976  aNational Gallery of Art (U.S.)  aArt museums -- Washington (D.C.) -- Guidebooks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66746  c107568d107568