In 2014 I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, located on 5th Ave in Manhattan. At that time I was taking an Art history class at Bronx community College, solely to satisfy the requirements for graduation. The class was required to take individualized mandatory field trips in order to observe the art works and find something striking to write about. It was meant to be educational and inspirational in nature.
I must admit, prior to this encounter I had admired and appreciated art from a far, but I had never actually been to visit an Art museum before. To my pleasant surprise, while taking Art History something especially interesting was sparked within me. I took delight in looking at different pieces of art, from paintings to sculptures and everything in between. It seemed as though the MET had such a tremendously vast collection that dated back even hundreds of years. I also generally loved writing about my perspective of the art. One of my favorite things I encountered while roaming the great halls of the MET was the collection of paintings done during the Impressionist era. Claude Monet' was a famous French painter during the late 1800's to early 1900's who painted in Impressionist style. This style of painting was made famous by painters like Monet' and Jacques-Francois. Many of Monet's paintings were inspired by nature with observed variations of color and light caused by the daily or seasonal changes (Monet').
By far I found that the buildings and surrounding areas of the museum were just as spectacular, with a rich history behind them. The Metropolitan museum of Art, also called the MET on 5th is the largest and most comprehensive Art museums in New York City and one of the foremost in the world. Incorporated in 1870, it opened its doors to visitors from all over two years later. Later, with other complexes opening on Central Park in 1880 the museum began to expand. The American section, which was added in 1924 included the 1823 marble façade salvaged from the demolished U.S Branch bank on Wall St. Since then the buildings have had additions put on many times through the years (MET)
A popular perching spot for locals and tourists alike are the grand stairs facing 5th Ave. On most days you are sure to find people gathered together or sitting solo, taking in the beauty of this unique place.
I have since realized that this Museum on 5th is a unique piece of Art, both inside and out. Since Art history, I regularly visit the Metropolitan museum of Art and I bring my children every chance I get.
Work cited
Editors of Britannica, "Metropolitan museum of Art" Britannica, 2017,web, 10/5/17
No author, "Claude Oscar Monet, The complete works" Claude Monet gallery.org,2002-2017, web, 10/5/17
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