METROPOLITAN SEMINARS IN ART, PORTFOLIOS 1 – 11 + PORTFOLIO A by John Canaday New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1958/1959. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Each volume contains color prints and publisher's notes neatly laid in; color plates are in Fine condition. Original binding. includes all 12 color prints all the Inserts. Portfolio 1 - What is a Painting? Portfolio 2 - Realism Portfolio 3 - Expressionism Portfolio 4 - Abstraction Portfolio 5 - Composition as Pattern Portfolio 6 - Composition as Structure Portfolio 7 - Composition as Expression Portfolio 8 - Fresco Portfolio 9 - Tempera and Oil Portfolio 10 - Watercolor, Pastel and Prints Portfolio 11 - The Artist as a Social Critic Portfolio A – Glory and Grandeur Each book contains full color plates in a separate pouch that are discussed within each book. Beautiful set of books that outlines and discusses timeless full color plates Well illustrated work covering the techniques of water color, pastels, and print arts written by John Canaday, (then) art editor and critic for the New York Times. Includes all original twelve full color, full page loose leaf plates with works by Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gauguin, Degas, Homer and others all in “as new” condition. In overall very good condition with no damage and minor general/shelf wear consistent with age and use. Some of the spines on the books has slight damage. Please see photos. Otherwise, books are in very good condition. 22 lbs USPS Media