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Home to five museums, including the Old and New Museums, the Old National Gallery, the Bode Museum, and the Pergamon Museum, Berlin's Museum Island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site
in 1999 and represents nearly two hundred years of museum history. ����
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In this new book, renowned experts on Museum Island take readers on a fascinating tour of the history and architecture of the museums located there, as well as their collections. The Essays
included here focus on features and artworks of particular interest and are richly illustrated with both current and historical photographs. Broadening the scope, the book also includes
discussions of the surrounding urban development, conservation efforts associated with the museums, and the ongoing redesign of Museum Island, which includes plans for expansion and the
Archaeological Promenade.
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Museum Island is notable in that it illustrates the evolution of modern museum design throughout the twentieth century. For those interested in art, architecture, or conservation��r those
hoping to visit��his book offers a comprehensive guide to the five museums and their masterpieces.
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