Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, USA
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
In 2007, Time magazine ranked the museum's new Bloch Building number one on its list of "The 10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" which considered candidates from around the globe.
The museum was built on the grounds of Oak Hall, the home of Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson (1841–1915). When he died in 1915, his will provided that upon the deaths of his wife and daughter, the proceeds of his entire estate would go to purchasing artwork for public enjoyment. This bequest was augmented by additional funds from the estates of Nelson's daughter, son-in-law and attorney.
The museum is distinguished and widely celebrated for its extensive collection of Asian art, especially that of Imperial China, as well as pieces from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and other Southeast/ South Asia.[33] Most of it was purchased for the museum in the early 20th century by Laurence Sickman, then a Harvard fellow in China. The museum has one of the best collections of Chinese antique furniture in the country, including one of the celebrated group of glazed pottery luohans from Yixian (c. 1000).
In addition to Chinese art, the collection includes pieces from Japan, including screen and scroll pieces by Kaihō Yūshō, Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Ikeno Taiga, and Shiokawa Bunrin.[35] The collection of woodblock pieces numbers around 500 with works by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige in it. The collection also includes sculpture, ceramics, and textile works.
In 2007, Time magazine ranked the museum's new Bloch Building number one on its list of "The 10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" which considered candidates from around the globe.
The museum was built on the grounds of Oak Hall, the home of Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson (1841–1915). When he died in 1915, his will provided that upon the deaths of his wife and daughter, the proceeds of his entire estate would go to purchasing artwork for public enjoyment. This bequest was augmented by additional funds from the estates of Nelson's daughter, son-in-law and attorney.
The museum is distinguished and widely celebrated for its extensive collection of Asian art, especially that of Imperial China, as well as pieces from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and other Southeast/ South Asia.[33] Most of it was purchased for the museum in the early 20th century by Laurence Sickman, then a Harvard fellow in China. The museum has one of the best collections of Chinese antique furniture in the country, including one of the celebrated group of glazed pottery luohans from Yixian (c. 1000).
In addition to Chinese art, the collection includes pieces from Japan, including screen and scroll pieces by Kaihō Yūshō, Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Ikeno Taiga, and Shiokawa Bunrin.[35] The collection of woodblock pieces numbers around 500 with works by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige in it. The collection also includes sculpture, ceramics, and textile works.
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an art museum in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its encyclopedic collection of art from nearly every continent and culture, and especially for its extensive collection of Asian art.
In 2007, Time magazine ranked the museum's new Bloch Building number one on its list of "The 10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" which considered candidates from around the globe.
The museum was built on the grounds of Oak Hall, the home of Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson (1841–1915). When he died in 1915, his will provided that upon the deaths of his wife and daughter, the proceeds of his entire estate would go to purchasing artwork for public enjoyment. This bequest was augmented by additional funds from the estates of Nelson's daughter, son-in-law and attorney.
The museum is distinguished and widely celebrated for its extensive collection of Asian art, especially that of Imperial China, as well as pieces from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and other Southeast/ South Asia.[33] Most of it was purchased for the museum in the early 20th century by Laurence Sickman, then a Harvard fellow in China. The museum has one of the best collections of Chinese antique furniture in the country, including one of the celebrated group of glazed pottery luohans from Yixian (c. 1000).
In addition to Chinese art, the collection includes pieces from Japan, including screen and scroll pieces by Kaihō Yūshō, Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Ikeno Taiga, and Shiokawa Bunrin.[35] The collection of woodblock pieces numbers around 500 with works by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige in it. The collection also includes sculpture, ceramics, and textile works.
In 2007, Time magazine ranked the museum's new Bloch Building number one on its list of "The 10 Best (New and Upcoming) Architectural Marvels" which considered candidates from around the globe.
The museum was built on the grounds of Oak Hall, the home of Kansas City Star publisher William Rockhill Nelson (1841–1915). When he died in 1915, his will provided that upon the deaths of his wife and daughter, the proceeds of his entire estate would go to purchasing artwork for public enjoyment. This bequest was augmented by additional funds from the estates of Nelson's daughter, son-in-law and attorney.
The museum is distinguished and widely celebrated for its extensive collection of Asian art, especially that of Imperial China, as well as pieces from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, and other Southeast/ South Asia.[33] Most of it was purchased for the museum in the early 20th century by Laurence Sickman, then a Harvard fellow in China. The museum has one of the best collections of Chinese antique furniture in the country, including one of the celebrated group of glazed pottery luohans from Yixian (c. 1000).
In addition to Chinese art, the collection includes pieces from Japan, including screen and scroll pieces by Kaihō Yūshō, Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Ikeno Taiga, and Shiokawa Bunrin.[35] The collection of woodblock pieces numbers around 500 with works by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige in it. The collection also includes sculpture, ceramics, and textile works.
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Country
USA
City
Kansas City
Address
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111