The Art Guide: New York

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide explores the abundant treasures of New York's museums and galleries, showcasing a curated selection of the city's finest art collections. This engaging narrative history of art offers a user-friendly approach, enabling readers to easily find their favorite artists or art styles across the numerous museums in New York. Whether you have a passion for French art or any other genre, this book will guide you on where to discover it within the city—from renowned masterpieces displayed in iconic institutions to lesser-known works hidden in more secluded galleries. Start your journey at the Metropolitan Museum, where you can admire works by Nicolas Poussin, Jacques-Louis David, and Courbet. Then, venture to the Frick Collection to view pieces by Rococo painters like Boucher and Fragonard, or visit the Dahesh Museum, the sole American venue dedicated to the academic tradition of the 19th and 20th centuries. With over 100 destinations featured, including the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, Neue Galerie, MoMA, the Guggenheim, Storm King Art Center, and the Frick Collection, this guide highlights works by remarkable artists such as Courbet, Pollock, Poussin, Picasso, Warhol, and Dali. "The Art Guide: New York" is an essential resource for art enthusiasts exploring or residing in the city.