The Met Museum tour was outstanding. Our guide, a Columbia University art professor, selected a variety of art objects to explore interesting issues and controversies in the art world. For example, why are ancient Egyptian sculptures more durable than Greek or Roman figures? How did Greek and Roman artists influence ancient Indian sculptors? Why were Gilded Age robber barons motivated to leave their priceless art collections to museums? Or why does today’s financial system discourage artistic creativity compared to the recent past? In short, this tour is a highly original excursion into the both the Met”s collection and art history. Highly recommended tour for both art novices and the more experienced aficionados.










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