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A Walk Through the Cloisters
The unique collection of the cloisters gives one a sense of mid-evil culture through its architecture and sculptures in addition to miniatures and metalwork. An illustrated tour of The Cloisters, presenting hidden treasures and details of the collection that might be missed by the casual visitor. The text is based primarily on various editions of The Cloisters: the building and the collection of medieval art in Fort Tryon Park, by James J. Rorimer.