{"product_id":"9788481816402","title":"Cerralbo Museum. Brief guide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCerralbo Museum. Brief Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief guide offers the reader an essential introduction to the Cerralbo Museum, the former palace of the Marquess of Cerralbo, one of the most prominent collectors of the 19th century. Through its pages, visitors will discover the extraordinary diversity of one of the most important private collections of its time, which includes European painting, sculptures, drawings, coins, armor, and bibliographic holdings. A concise and practical tour to understand the historical and artistic value of this unique museum space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work presents in a clear and accessible way the legacy of the Marquess of Cerralbo, a great 19th-century collector whose palace has been preserved as a museum. The reader will find a description of the exhibited collection, considered in its time as the most complete private collection in the country. The guide covers the extraordinary diversity of objects housed within: European painting from the 16th to the 19th centuries, sculptures, drawings, prints, coins, medals, archaeological objects, weapons and armor, as well as its important bibliographic holdings. This is a 2014 edition, with its first reprint in 2016, which facilitates visiting and understanding this unique space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e19th-century private collecting in Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the palace-museum of the Marquess of Cerralbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean painting from the 16th to the 19th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative arts and archaeological objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeapons, armor, and numismatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is aimed at visitors to the Cerralbo Museum who wish to have a quick and complete introduction to its collections. It is also recommended for enthusiasts of art, history, and collecting, as well as for students and professionals looking for a concise reference on one of Madrid's most singular museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA general and structured overview of the Cerralbo Museum's collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical information to guide the visit to the palace-museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context on 19th-century collecting in Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the diversity of pieces: painting, sculpture, archaeology, and bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and manageable format, ideal for consulting during the tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Museum guides, historic sites, galleries and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e President's Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief guide fulfills its purpose of offering an effective and orderly introduction to one of the most fascinating museums in Madrid. Its light format and synthetic content make it an ideal companion for a visit, especially for those encountering the legacy of the Marquess of Cerralbo for the first time. The work stands out for its ability to summarize the wealth and diversity of an exceptional private collection without overwhelming the reader with excessive detail. It is a useful tool for both the tourist and those interested in Spanish historical-artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404964520283,"sku":"9788481816402","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181640.jpg?v=1781821263","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481816402","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}