Freedom's Tension -- A Journey Through American Museums

Author: Lu Zhonglian, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2002-05-01
Features: This book focuses on art as its main axis, with literature, drama, and music as secondary axes. It intersperses various types of museums, creating points, lines, and planes to guide you personally through a comprehensive overview of American art. It also covers dining, accommodation, and transportation, allowing readers to follow the illustrations and prepare thoroughly for their American art journey. The book is printed on copperplate paper with color, featuring 151 exquisite images that are truly stunning. It is divided into chapters by geographical regions to consider the convenience of museum visitors, and it focuses on art to meet the needs of most readers. While it provides detailed information on museum visits, such as maps, facilities, transportation, and opening hours, it also offers in-depth introductions to the historical backgrounds, architectural styles, and famous collections of each museum.