The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums, displaying works from around the world dating back more than 5,000 years. Extensive collections; It covers a wide range of cultures and periods, from ancient Egyptian artifacts and classical finds to the world-famous and extremely rich collection of Islamic art, from European masterpieces to contemporary works. Beyond its physical galleries on Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters, the museum offers a powerful digital archive by offering high-resolution images of hundreds of thousands of works of art in the public domain through its Open Access program. Through its comprehensive online databases, digital catalogs, and educational resources such as the Heilbrunn Art History Timeline, The Met serves as an invaluable research center for scholars, artists, and history enthusiasts around the world, connecting global audiences with humanity's common cultural heritage.

Works Count
7,067
Pages Count
25,920
Country
United States of America

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