《成为大都会博物馆》为庆祝这座博物馆成立150周年而出版，探讨了这家机构的发展历程：从一种观念——艺术可以使任何接触到它的人得到提升——发展成为世界上****的百科全书式博物馆之一。这本插图丰富的书深入介绍了那些将大都会艺术博物馆带往新方向，拓宽受众，并扩大其藏品的事件，重点放在几个关键的转型时刻。十一个章节阐述的主题包括重大收购的影响，国际发掘带来的全球合作，博物馆与“盟军夺宝队”的联系及其在第二次世界大战期间及之后的在保护文化遗产方面的作用，以及大都会博物馆与现当代艺术和艺术家之间的互动等。除了200多件改变了我们欣赏艺术的方式的作品，插图还包括罕见的档案和幕后图片。最后一章讨论了从全球收集艺术品的当代艺术理念，吸引新的和各种各样的观众的策略以及当今博物馆的作用。

The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates 150 years by presenting its evolution into one of the world’s greatest museums and its vision for the future

Published to celebrate the Museum’s 150th anniversary, Making The Met examines the institution’s evolution from an idea—

that art can elevate anyone who has access to it—

to one of the most beloved encyclopedic collections in the world. Focusing on key transformational moments, this richly illustrated book provides insight into events that led The Met in new directions, broadened its audience, and expanded its collection. Eleven chapters illuminate topics such as the impact of momentous acquisitions, the global cooperation that resulted from international excavations, the Museum’s association with the “Monuments Men” and its role in preserving cultural heritage during and after the Second World War, and The Met’s interaction with modern and contemporary art and artists. Illustrations include rarely seen archival and behind-the-scenes images, in addition to more than 200 key works that changed the way we look at art. The final chapter considers contemporary philosophies for collecting art from around the globe, strategies for reaching new and diverse audiences, and the role of museums today.