An Acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2010
- The extraordinary legacy of Philippe de Montebello, who served for 31 years as Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. During his tenure, Mr. de Montebello guided the acquisition of more than 84,000 works of art, demanded innovation in conservation techniques, and oversaw the doubling of the physical size of this world-renowned cultural institution. For more information, visit greatmuseums.org.
The Met is my most favorite museum! Been there many, many times and yet....never have seen every piece there!!
You really must see this Museum for yourself! Thank God I was born in this Country and born in New York City.
Priceless pieces and a real treasure troves for humanity....we are all awakened and enriched by the collective experiences.
the craftsmanship of the conservationists is incredible!
True genius director focused on quality first, knows a great thing when he sees it and also willing to listen to experts and not fads.
« This is not the work of only one man, .... » The Met has the good fortune of receiving masterpieces as well as $$$ from generous patrons in order to bring the best art to the public . Thank you for this wonderful video . 👏👏👏
Thank you , excellent , food for the soul !
Truly breathtaking! Thank you.
When i heard the mentioning of the prices for that van Gogh or the little Icon, it came to my mind that indeed - man does not live by bread alone -
I could live in the Met. I have spent weeks and weeks inside those walls. It is a place I will always return to. To see these works in person is what the Met is all about.
the MET is arguably NYC greatest cultural asset..
I come back to this most enjoyable video at least once every year. It's a treat each time. Everytime I return, I do so with as many and even more questions than the previous year. Either I'm failing or I am not trying hard enough.
Beautiful art
Talent, technology, size and money combine to make this institution the best.
Love the subtitle that says "Peter the Crate drove the Sweets out of Russia"... or how Brooke Astor becomes "broadcaster" .... really robots just can't cut it when it comes to subtitles.
I don't usually care much for Rubens for whatever reason, but the one shown here just makes my heart swell. You can feel the adoration Rubens has for his wife and her maternal nature.
Bravo !
My faviorte place in ny, plus a carriages ride through central park afterwards , to this day 8s my faviorte thing to do in ny.
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One thing that I got out of this, other than a chance to get a "drive-by" view of these works and to see the individual players, is how we all inhabit different spheres. The people who are involved with "art" at this level are a closed society--they walk, talk, dress, and live differently. An invitation to the farewell party for de Montebello would be akin to dinner with Elizabeth II. I was first filled with admiration and awe. But then I reflected, "What would it be like to a part of this world with all its intrigue, glamour, and distraction? Or should I be content to be able to go about my life unencumbered and free to live in such a way that my current resources allow?" Is it not a luxury "..to sit quietly in a room alone."?