While New York City is well known for its towering modern skyscrapers, one of its most famous museums contains rooms and art that date back hundreds of years. But how exactly did a collection of old European chapels and structures find their way to New York, and what historic items were acquired to fill the gothic spaces to make it the premier collections of medieval art in America? It’s time to uncover the story behind the incredible art, architecture, and gardens of New York’s very own European medieval monastery.
Join New York Adventure Club on January 4 as we explore the Cloisters museum and gardens in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park — owned and governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this museum in the neighborhood of Washington Heights is composed of architectural elements from various historic structures mostly in France and Spain along with prized medieval artworks including paintings and sculptures, stained glass windows, illuminated books, and more.
Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey surrounding the MET Cloisters, which gives great insight into life during medieval times, will include:
- The history of The Cloisters’ foundation and its general architecture within Fort Tryon Park
- A virtual slideshow through the museum with its beautiful gardens and vistas
- A discussion of the museum’s collection of medieval architecture and sculpture, artfully integrated into the modern museum architecture
- An overview of the enchanting cloister gardens, planted with culinary and medicinal plants, as well as those used for dyeing fabrics like tapestries
- A close look at many of the masterpieces of the collection, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts
- A special focus on the Unicorn Tapestries and Robert Campin’s Merode Altarpiece
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about the Cloisters are welcomed and encouraged!
Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually! $10. Register HERE.
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
