Gifts in Honor of the 125th Anniversay of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The publication of this exhibition catalogue marks the 125th anniversary of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The gifts given in honor of this occasion are illustrated, primarily in color, and discussed in brief but informative catalogue entries written by well-respected curators and art historians. Also included is an introductory essay on the concept of gift giving and how it relates to art, and an inclusive catalogue checklist.In additon to being a welcome addition to the body of collection catalogues published in honor of museum anniversary events, this book will function as a historical record of the gifts given to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in its 125th year. The brief catalogue entries will serve as an introduction to the objects and stimulate further interest in the pieces and visiting the Museum itself.Beamesderfer, Alice O. is the author of 'Gifts in Honor of the 125th Anniversay of the Philadelphia Museum of Art' with ISBN 9780876331606 and ISBN 0876331606.