Making the Mummies Dance: Inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Thomas Hoving takes readers inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in this museum-centered work. Making the Mummies Dance evokes the institution’s collections, activity, and public role, offering an accessible perspective for anyone interested in art museums, cultural history, and what happens behind the scenes.
About This Book
Making the Mummies Dance offers an inside perspective on the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Written by Thomas Hoving, the book explores the life and activity surrounding one of the world’s best-known museums.
Its title evokes the museum’s ancient Egyptian holdings and the energy involved in presenting art and history to the public.
This is a museum-centered work for readers interested in art, cultural institutions, and the stories behind major collections.
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