Master Pieces: The Curator’s Game

Ginger says: This niche paperback is a book and a game all in one. The “curator’s game” was introduced to author Thomas Hoving early in his career as director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The game is played by zooming in on details of famous pieces to test an art lover’s acumen and whether they can detect the artist and work. Tiny details, rather than the whole reprinted work, make for an interesting collection in an art book, whether you’re already a knowledgeable expert or an art neophyte interested in learning about the great works through details, style, color, technique, or theme.