the met

Yesterday, we went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York city. I have heard about it for a long time,  and it is one of my must-visit spots in NY. I did some research the night before, planning to spend 6 hours in the Met and focus my time and energy in three galleries, namely Egyptian, Asian, and European paintings.

After a 2-hour ride, we finally stood at the gate of the Met. Selfie first. 

going through the security exam, I did not wait in the line to rent a audio guide but use my phone to visit Met's website, which provides a convenient and free guide service. 

that is me before the Egyptian Temple which I don't know how to spell its exact name. It is unbelievable to visit an authentic temple outside Egypt. 

then upstairs, I went into the Chinese section of the Asian gallery, where a special exhibition is attracting hundreds of native Americans. to tell the truth, I does not like the way they exhibiting ancient Chinese artifacts, just as I did not like Zhang Yimou's movies, but I also realize that the curator does succeed in finding how to display and narrate in the American way.  I have to admit that this exhibition is very successful, though I am little disappointed by the lack of Chinese paintings there.

European paintings gallery is the essence of the trip. I am lost in the maze of masterpieces from different ages and countries. very little i knew about oil paintings, and before the visit i read something from the blog about how to appreciate them. this time, the audio guide played a vital role. sitting on the bench, gazing at the painting, and listening to the art experts' comments, that is the way to visiting an art gallery. 

in order to prove I have been in the Met, I took another selfie under the Diana, which, I just knew, use to be on the top of the madison garden. 

at last, I have to say that it is amazing for the Americans to move the statures and even stairs, like those of Chicago Exchanges, into the museum and combines them harmoniously.