A Bountiful Decade - Selected Acquisitions, 1977-1987 by Roger Ward
The Trustees of The William Rockhill Nelson Trust began in the spring of 1930 to assemble works of art from around the world for a museum which at the time existed only on the architects’ blueprints. When on December 11, 1933 its magnificent doors were opened to the public, Nelson’s dream of creating an art museum for his adopted hometown finally had been fulfilled -- nearly twenty years after his death. Today “the Colonel’s” legacy lives on: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has grown to become one of the the largest institutions of its kind in the United States, its collections world famous for both their scope and quality. Outstanding works of art of remarkable diversity continue to be acquired , as evidenced by A Bountiful Decade: Selected Acquisitions 1977-1987. The exhibition focuses on just 116 notable objects chosen from the more than 2200 acquisitions made during the last decade. The exhibition and its catalogue are tangible proof that the philanthropic spirit of Wiliam Rockhill Nelson and Mary Atkins lives on in Kansas City. The selection of works included in the show was made by Mar F. Wilson, Director and Chief Curator of Oriental Art. The exhibition was organized, and the catalogue was compiled and edited, by Dr. Roger Ward, Associate Curator of European Art.
This paperback book is in good condition with moderate imperfections to the cover and an owner’s inscription inside. The pages are in good condition.
ISBN 10: 0914160044 / ISBN 13: 9780914160045
Publisher: The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
Publication Date: 1987
