Step inside The Cloisters to explore the heights of medieval artistry
In short: Join former Metropolitan Museum of Art Director Philippe de Montebello for a guided tour of The Cloisters, examining the architectural and artistic treasures of the Romanesque and Gothic eras.
Produced in 1989, this film follows Philippe de Montebello, who directed The Met from 1977 to 2008, as he navigates the museum's unique space. The tour covers the history and various influences behind the building, highlighting significant artworks, intricate tapestries, and the diverse plant life within the gardens.
The footage provides a window into the collection's Romanesque and Gothic masterpieces, offering context to a site that celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary between May 2013 and May 2014.
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