Sherman, Lila.

Art museums of America : a guide to collections in the United States and Canada / - First edition. - 416 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Includes index.

Signed on lining page "D.S. Richardson"

'Here at last is a book that fills a long-felt need: the first comprehensive descriptive guide to the fine arts museums of the United States and Canada in a compact size and readable, easy-to-use format. The author highlights the major holdings and special strengths of the collections of over 550 museums - from the huge and famous big-city institutions to the small but selected galleries with permanent exhibits. Here too are fascinating sidelights about the history of the collections and the buildings that house them. Al unique cross-reference feature, "Where to find Special Collections". quickly locates museums with outstanding exhibits of works of a particular period, school, or country. ' - From the Jacket.

0688035701

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