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Neo-Neoclassicism at the Metropolitan.

Authors :
Merkel, Jayne
Source :
Architecture; Feb94, Vol. 83 Issue 2, p39-39, 1p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

The article reports on the decision of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to demolish the Modern Andre Meyer Galleries. The movable wall panels, pedestals and freestanding casework were removed and the perimeter walls, sloping window and skylit ceiling were concealed within a suite of Neo-Neoclassical rooms. Curator Gary Tinterow and exhibition designer David Harvey handled the renovation. It was observed that the Neoclassical detail creates distraction within the modest spaces.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07460554
Volume :
83
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Architecture
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
26202466