Handbook of the Collection

Featuring the very best of the Museum's world-renowned collection, this indispensable guide spans nearly a century of collecting, with exemplary works created by artists on six continents over five millennia. The introduction by Museum Director Brent Benjamin provides a brief history of the development of the Saint Louis Art Museum's collection. New research and scholarship by the Museum's curators as well as independent experts reveal the meaning and magic behind each work of art. In this 328-page full-color Handbook, discover the diversity of a comprehensive collection that is ranked among the top ten in the United States.