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100 1 _aNational Gallery of Art
_q(U.S.)
245 1 0 _aBrief guide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-15
508 _aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1976
653 _aNational Gallery of Art (U.S.)
653 _aArt museums -- Washington (D.C.) -- Guidebooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66746
999 _c107568
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