metropolitan museum of art
i went to the metropolitan museum of art today to see the art of the samurai: japanese arms and armor, 1156-1868.
this exhibit was in the typical special exhibit location....second floor to the left passing through the marble statues.
the exhibit was fantastic. as described in the introduction to the exhibit, it is the most comprehensive exhibit ever devoted to samurai art. most of the art were designated as "national treasure" and "important cultural property." i found quite a few of the items on the wikipedia page for japanese national treasures. the exhibit had a number of swords, sword mountings and armor. a number of the items (~60) will be switched out in the next week with new items. most of the items cannot handle light for such long periods. some of the armor was fantastic, in particular one. this particular armor was replicated 100 years later for a child in the same family. this helmet was absolutely fantastic.
i cannot believe that i spent over an hour exhibit. it was really interesting and very different than what i usual see. the collection was unparalleled.
times visited: 12
time in museum: 1 hr
overall: A
this exhibit was in the typical special exhibit location....second floor to the left passing through the marble statues.
the exhibit was fantastic. as described in the introduction to the exhibit, it is the most comprehensive exhibit ever devoted to samurai art. most of the art were designated as "national treasure" and "important cultural property." i found quite a few of the items on the wikipedia page for japanese national treasures. the exhibit had a number of swords, sword mountings and armor. a number of the items (~60) will be switched out in the next week with new items. most of the items cannot handle light for such long periods. some of the armor was fantastic, in particular one. this particular armor was replicated 100 years later for a child in the same family. this helmet was absolutely fantastic.
i cannot believe that i spent over an hour exhibit. it was really interesting and very different than what i usual see. the collection was unparalleled.
times visited: 12
time in museum: 1 hr
overall: A
Nice! I love the concept of your blog. I recently found a museum partner and will definitely check out your blog when setting up which exhibits to visit! :-)
ReplyDeletethank you! let me know if you have any suggestions for the blog! enjoy the museums!
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