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352 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
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For the art and history enthusiast, King of the Confessors by Thomas Hoving is a stirring page-turner that investigates the fascinating world of curating, religion, and the intricate history of a priceless medieval artifact, making it a must-read for anyone who loves the intersection of art, faith, and mystery.
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King of the Confessors is Thomas Hoving's gripping account of the extraordinary events surrounding the Metropolitan Museum of Art's purchase, in 1963, of the magnificent medieval carved walrus ivory cross that the Museum calls 'The Cloisters Cross...
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352 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For the art and history enthusiast, King of the Confessors by Thomas Hoving is a stirring page-turner that investigates the fascinating world of curating, religion, and the intricate history of a priceless medieval artifact, making it a must-read for anyone who loves the intersection of art, faith, and mystery.
Description
King of the Confessors is Thomas Hoving's gripping account of the extraordinary events surrounding the Metropolitan Museum of Art's purchase, in 1963, of the magnificent medieval carved walrus ivory cross that the Museum calls 'The Cloisters Cross...
Community Reviews
Moods
adventurous: 100%
informative: 100%
mysterious: 100%
tense: 100%
Pace
Content Warnings
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