The Highlights From The Collection

The Speed Art Museum in Kentucky is one of the finest art collections in the United States, housing masterpieces that span 6000 years, from ancient Egyptian to contemporary art. This lavishly illustrated guide highlights the richness and diversity of the collection, providing engaging commentaries on 300 of the museum's most significant works, including paintings by Rubens and Boucher and contemporary works by Sol LeWitt and Kiki Smith. Also featured are the museum's collections of decorative arts, contemporary glass, antiquities and African and American art.