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This delightful room-by-room search for birds hiding in the galleries is a brand new way to experience the one-of-a-kind Barnes Foundation. Legend says that Dr. Barnes put a bird in every room of his famed collection. Is it true, and if so, why? The ""bird-watching"" tour combines playful learning with art, history, and surprises about the world-famous collection. Notable names like Renoir, Cezanne, Picasso, and Matisse mingle with self-taught makers of furniture, textiles, ironwork, and other objects. It's a perfect guide or gift for those curious about the many styles and periods that the Albert C. Barnes collection has to offer. AUTHOR: Julie Steiner has worked at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia for more than a decade. She has a degree in art from Smith College, and is also the author of A Short Biography of Paul Cezanne. SELLING POINTS: . A room-by-room discovery of the Barnes Foundation's renowned art collection, seen through its birds . An ideal starting point for any art enthusiast curious about the world-renowned collection . Legend says Dr. Barnes put a bird in every room of his collection. Look closely! 124 colour images

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Julie Steiner has worked at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia for more than a decade. She has a degree in art from Smith College and is also the author of A Short Biography of Paul Cézanne.

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