Kopper, Philip

The Smithsonian book of North American Indians : before the coming of the Europeans by Philip Kopper( Book )

10 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 2,099 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Recreates the cultures of the ancestors of today's Indian peoples--their religions, customs, tools, weapons, arts, architecture and scientific knowledge--on the basis of evidence from archaeological sites both large and small, bringing to life the North America of edges previously relegated to a kind of historical limbo

The National Museum of Natural History by Philip Kopper( Book )

9 editions published between 1982 and 1996 in English and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"To open the pages of this magnificently illustrated book is to enter the magical world of natural history. And it is to be guided among all the myriad marvels of the earth by an eloquent commentator, backed by the prodigious resources of a great institution--the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History." The book gives the reader a broadand illuminating overview of the natural sciences as they are practiced today.". Includes 324 full color plates with 345 total illustrations Magnificent full-page color photos of the wonderful exhibits of the Museum of Natural History. Minerals, shells, native Americans, fossils, murals. 495 pgs. Photographs by Kjell Sandved and Chip Clark , in association with the Smithsonian institution. To open the pages of this magnicently illustrated book is to enter the magical world of natural history. And it is a guided among all the myriad marvels of the earth by an eloquent commentator, backed by the prodigious resources of a great institution - the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History

Colonial Williamsburg by Philip Kopper( Book )

11 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The most detailed, comprehensive book on Colonial Williamsburg ever produced. In a broad-ranging ... text by Philip Kopper, we follow the history of this magnificent restoration from colonial days right up to the present"--Dust jacket flap

A museum of their own : National Museum of Women in the Arts by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay( Book )

7 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 735 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Until quite recently, the work of great women artists was ignored, forgotten, or denied; they were largely left out of museums and histories of art. Along came Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, who boldly rectified this oversight in 1981, by founding a museum that was initially housed in her residence, where docent-led tours of the collection were offered." "This thrilling account of the birth and early years of NMWA provides a lively, anecdotal, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the efforts of the countless dedicated individuals who have shared Mrs. Holladay's vision and, under her leadership, helped to expand the permanent collection, renovate the Museum, and fund a robust endowment. Today, NMWA boasts a sizable membership - among the ten largest museum memberships in the world - including twenty-nine active committees in states across the nation and in eight countries. Among the major exhibitions presented at the Museum have been retrospectives of important women artists - Lavinia Fontana, Berthe Morisot, Camille Claudel, Lilla Cabot Perry, and Carrie Mae Weems." "Illustrating this captivating memoir are nearly 200 pictures, most in full color, including artworks, archival photographs, and candid images of the landmark events that led to the Museum's impressive growth. An additional feature is a color portfolio of "Selected Gifts and Promised Gifts of Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay to the Museum." The remarkable story of NMWA, told through the eyes of its founder, is a priceless legacy for women today and for future generations." "Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, the founder and chair of the board of the National Museum of Women in the Arts."--Jacket

America's National Gallery of Art : a gift to the nation by Philip Kopper( Book )

16 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This handsome tribute to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. traces the history of the museum from conception to construction on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. Opened with great fanfare, the National Gallery was "the richest single gift from any individual to any nation ever." That individual was financier Andrew Mellon. Kopper's succinct biography covers Mellon's personal and political life as well as his passion for collecting the paintings of old masters. Mellon's bequest stipulated the museum's name, location, and details of governance, ensuring continued high standards and a vital future. Kopper includes profiles of the architect and various museum directors, including Mellon's son Paul, as well as illustrations that document some of the collection's highlights. ISBN 0-8109-3658-5: $60.00 (For use only in the library)

The wild edge : life and lore of the great Atlantic beaches by Philip Kopper( Book )

7 editions published between 1979 and 1991 in English and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

National Gallery of Art : a gift to the nation by Philip Kopper( Book )

2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Earth's amazing animals by Thomas B Allen( Book )

2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A Christmas testament( Book )

2 editions published in 1982 in English and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Washington : seasons of the capital by Ping Amranand( Book )

2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide