Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is a three dimensional encyclopedia of art history.

Founded in 1870, and one of the architectural glories of New York City, the Met stretches four blocks along Fifth Avenue with over two million objects under one roof. The museum is a dazzling three-dimensional encyclopedia of world art, chronicling 5,000 years of art history. In this stunning production, the masterpieces of The Met come to life through high-definition videography and insightful interviews with Museum Director Philippe de Montebello and the museum’s dedicated curatorial staff.

A World of Art: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A World of Art: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Release Year: 2004

Duration: 50 min

Availability: Worldwide

Founded in 1870, and one of the architectural glories of New York City, the Met stretches four blocks along Fifth Avenue with over two million objects under one roof. The museum is a dazzling three-dimensional encyclopedia of world art, chronicling 5,000 years of art history. In this stunning production, the masterpieces of The Met come to life through high-definition videography and insightful interviews with Museum Director Philippe de Montebello and the museum’s dedicated curatorial staff.

Produced by

Marc Doyle

Chesney Blankenstein Doyle

Written and Produced by

Chesney Blankenstein Doyle

Jonathan Wickham

Director of Photography

George Patterson

Edited by

Bobby Jones

Scott Franklin

Ken Soons