I liked the oxbow. I had known of that painting for many years being a resident in Northampton, Mass. I didn't know where it was hanging. The Oxbow itself is just over a mile from my apartment..cool. :)
Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest. My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing. Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked. Haha. I would have guessed that the hidden ugly faces in Bronzino's "Portrait of a Young Man" meant that the artist thought the young man was a nightmare to work with. He does look arrogant.
Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest. My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing. Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked.
Sorry about the double post. The first one looked like it had been censored. It would only appear if I signed in, so I assumed other people couldn't see it. I deleted the part about the Bronzino painting and the new post seemed to work. Now, after 5 hours, the old post suddenly pops up.
Do more videos like this, please. Your art history professor brought those works of art to life and made it more relateable. I especially liked how he highlighted those iconic pieces that are in every art history book.
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
That guy had me thinking. I've lived in NYC all my life and I've gone to the Met at least once a month for all those years. Some periods in my my life maybe 3 times a month. When the world ends I will be seated in front of my favorite painting and be happy. The MET is our precious possession.
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
I've been to the Met several times over the years and there's still so much I haven't seen! Also, if my college art history professor had been this interesting and excited about art, I probably wouldn't have had to drop his class 😅
I laughed when I saw the title...the MET in 2 hours. I've been there a half dozen times and have yet to see a quarter of what's on display. My favorites are the Frank Lloyd Wright room, Henry the Eighth's armor as a young man next to his at an older, more portly stage in his life. Finally, the musical instruments museum is a wonder.
A few years ago I said I wanted to visit every single room at the Met.... It took me 6 hours 😬 and I wasn't going slowly, some rooms I would walk in, stay for 5 seconds and move on. I had to split it into 2 days because of how tired I was. The first day I took 3.5 hours just for the first floor, and the next day I did 2.5 hours for the second floor.
Hey Norma, Yes this museum can be daunting. If you are really paying attention to every piece it can take days. The best part of the whole museum is that you can travel through time,. space, culture, and historical period and see what each culture valued most from their artwork.
I loved this video! I could listen to this professor talk all day. He is such an amazing teacher and brought out so many things I never noticed while visiting the MET. Thank you for this video.
I spent opening hours til 4PM exploring the FIRST FLOOR. I leisurely took a coffee break but was informed the museum will be closing soon. My SECOND FLOOR experience is all about running and photographing random artworks. I will return. I NEED TOOOOOOOO!!!! :)
Phenomenal video. I am a member of the Met and also spend a few afternoons per month in those beautiful galleries surrounded by those priceless works of art. As a recently retired teacher in NJ it my great desire to get visitors to NYC away from Times Square and into museums like the Met. I always took my students to the Met and also to MOMA. Also it is good to know, especially in the hot summer that we have experienced recently, that the Asian art section is the coolest temperature wise in the museum. Also less people visit that section, so it is never crowded. It is a nice pleasant, quiet place to mentally regroup during your visit. Your former professor is a font of knowledge! Thanks for another great video filled with very valuable advice. De Elaine, la profe de NJ
Listen, these videos are like a warm, comfortable blanket for me. I visited the city recently (saw the Met too!), and the city blew my mind because I've never seen anything like it. Priceless arts, a cultural melting pot, so much to explore. jondnyc and your channel are my favorites by far. These videos really transport me back there.
Hey Dog, the MET really is one of those places that everyone should see in their lifetime. NYC is an amazing experience- the people, the food, the culture, the endless things to do. Check out parts in Brooklyn too- I think you'll be pleased.
Wonderful video. The Met is my favorite. As a lifelong NYer I’ve been there countless times and still have not seen it all. I try to go at least once or twice a year 🖼
I love this video. I have been to the MET but out of the ten you mentioned I only remember seeing one😔… the museum is massive and overwhelming. I will definitely go back and will used this guide(lists).Your art history professor is also so good in describing each painting which is very informative and detailed.It helps to have someone give you a guided tour of this museum and help you understand about the painting you are looking at . Thanks for making this video.
@TheSamuelbest12 I've been in it it's more then average and the items they have on display are unique. Plus I'm not comparing it to Europe but other American museums
Can't say enough good things about this video. Great professor who made you feel like you're getting a world class education. Your narration and rapport are excellent, and great camera work too. Arguably your best video and one of the best covering America's greatest museum.
The people who were sitting on the bench during the explanation of Washington crossing the Delaware were in class .you can tell that they were listening and learning. So cool
I feel like I just took a very condensed art history lesson! That's incredible! I've certainly heard of the Met before but I guess until now I've never really realized exactly what it entails! New bucket list location!
I just returned from the Netherlands and am interested in Vermeer. I visited the Rijksmuseum and saw the milkmaid. I also visited the city of Delft where Vermeer lived. I did not know some of his paintings are in the Met and I can't wait to go and see!
Great video. I’ve seen them all! My favorites are the Chinese garden and Picasso. A lesser known museum which is fascinating is the Museum of the City of NY. They currently have an exhibit on 80’s music featuring Madonna, Run DMC, Sonic Youth and Talking Heads which is great.
Boy, your videos are continuing to get better in quality! Not just because of your wonderful guest this time, but the photography, editing, etc are all progressing. I'm headed back to NYC again in late October after my April trip and have to catch up on what has come out in-between! 🙂
The Chinese garden is nice and it kinda feels like a real Chinese house. You see the center of the house would be where the garden would go and it feels like that. We don’t do it that way anymore but it’s nice to remember as my grandparents place was exactly like that garden.
I love this museum. It takes me more then two hours because I get so engrossed with the art. Art teachers are my favorite ones because they push me to look beyond what you see in front of you, and that challenges me. I have gotten frustrated with them but at the end of the semester I learn more. I love that you use your professor, and I would have love to have been in his class. He does the history and story behind the art. It helps you understand what you are seeing and appreciating. Does he give tour in the museum? Thx for sharing this.
I just came back spending 6 days in NYC and thank you for putting the videos. I was able to make my trip enjoyable even in the heat. I went to Dumbo and The Canteen as mentioned. Great food. I made my plans using your tips. Thank you so much. 👍👍Looking forward to go back.
We're headed back to NYC on Thursday. As many times as I've been to NYC, I've never been to the Met! Planning a visit this trip for sure, and what a wonderful coincidence I stumbled on this video this morning! Nicely done, I would love to see this become a series of art museum videos with your professor. He really pointed out interesting things which brought the works of art to life for me!!
Hi Teresa, The Met is an amazing addition to your travels. You can see so much of the world and take a walk through time all in one place. Also it abuts Central Park so you can take a stroll through there as well after or before.
@projectgaiatravel as it turns out, we *did* end up going to the Met on that visit. And I fell IN LOVE with it! I told my husband that I could see myself going there over and over and over again, and I decided to become a Member! I have been back another time since, and we are currently on NYC again and going back to the Met today!!! Where has this incredible museum been my whole life?? 🤣
@@teresahoward7821 I'm glad to hear that. It really is a gem of the world. If you're interested in smaller museums and NYC history- i also recommend the Museum of the City of New York further Uptown. If you like medieval art- check out the Cloisters- its literally a medieval castle in NYC And if you're interested in how immigrants lived when they first came to New York, check out the Lower East Side Tenement Museum- they take you through an old tenement with real apartments and show you the crowded and slummy conditions these people had to overcome. enjoy your time!
There was one other treasure at that museum, the gentleman with you. Omg I’m a car gear head and he had me fascinated. I hope you did a lot of video that day and have an extended version you could release. The insight he has makes you look at things in a total different way . Thank you I enjoyed my personal tour with you. Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
Every time I visit I happily disappear into the exhibits and all my old favorites until I’m exhausted and sadly head down the steps back to the outside world.
One quick correction: Mount Etna is in Sicily. It is Mount Vesvuisus that is located near Naples and erupted in 79 AD sincerely a Pompeian archaeologist :)
Took me 5 hours to visit the MET (well at least the 90% parts that were opened in February: the Robert Lehman wing was closed for renovations). Started at 10:00 AM, and had to grab a quick bite at Koronet's Pizza at 3:20 PM. Didn't felt like eating inside the museum.
I'm a natural born artist. And I have a hard time appreciating some of the more popular art, mostly because I don't understand why its popular. This video gave me a little bit of the reason why. lol Good job Dr Gopin.
I visited The Met when I was up in NYC a few days ago and OMG, I was taken aback by just how many amazing works of art there are inside of it. I started in the Egypt section and worked my through up to Asian art and a touch of Americana. I had wanted to see some of the Sumerian/Mesopotamian pieces they have but that gallery was closed off. Hopefully when I find myself in NYC again I'll stop by the Met again.
Hey Ilya, I agree, the suits of Armor are my favorite. Imagine seeing thousands of men wearing them charging you on the battlefield. Makes you think...
Very cool video. I lived on E83rd for some time, so the end of my street was the grand entrance. This was often my sanctuary to clear my head, or just decompress. Glad to hear the rooftop is still open, I haven't been post pandemic. It's always fun to walk out back in nice weather and explore The Obelisk. Oh, and the Rossi family that runs the hot dog carts out front are absolutely awesome!
Pre-pandemic, the MET regularly had free tours of a variety of areas of art. Like Seth, the docents bring to life the story behind the story of different pieces of art. Noteworthy is that each tour guide has a varied take on the art. It illustrates the value based on the eye of the beholder.
This was fascinating. Your art history teacher brought all those art works to life. What time of day is best to go to the MET in July and how much of the day should one carve out to experience it?
This video inspired me to buy a membership. In 2020 (pre-pandemic), my family and I did a private tour and some random man with his daughter joined in. 😄
Great video. I've still never been to The Met as I was intimated by how much time and effort it would take. Such great advice to do planning ahead and pick a few things so as to not be overwhelmed.
What was your favorite piece of art in the video?
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My fave pieces in the video are the Met's Vermeers.
I liked the oxbow. I had known of that painting for many years being a resident in Northampton, Mass. I didn't know where it was hanging. The Oxbow itself is just over a mile from my apartment..cool. :)
Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest.
My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing.
Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked.
Haha. I would have guessed that the hidden ugly faces in Bronzino's "Portrait of a Young Man" meant that the artist thought the young man was a nightmare to work with. He does look arrogant.
Excellent video. Seth is a really good guest --- smart, articulate, speaks in a compelling way. I also really like your tour of the Upper West Side with Seth as the guest.
My favorite art work would probably be Picasso's portrait of Gertrude Stein. I've always liked this painting but couldn't explain exactly why. Interesting to listen to Seth explain the irregularities in the painting and how Picasso was breaking with Western tradition. Of the sculptures, it would probably be "The Vine" by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, which you just showed in passing.
Love the way you laughed when Seth joked about being naked.
Sorry about the double post. The first one looked like it had been censored. It would only appear if I signed in, so I assumed other people couldn't see it. I deleted the part about the Bronzino painting and the new post seemed to work. Now, after 5 hours, the old post suddenly pops up.
Do more videos like this, please. Your art history professor brought those works of art to life and made it more relateable. I especially liked how he highlighted those iconic pieces that are in every art history book.
:)
I’m gonna play this video for my mom when I go to visit her. That’s how good this video is lol
Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
That guy had me thinking. I've lived in NYC all my life and I've gone to the Met at least once a month for all those years. Some periods in my my life maybe 3 times a month. When the world ends I will be seated in front of my favorite painting and be happy. The MET is our precious possession.
Joe Petrino, I second that- its an amazing collection and a travel through time and cultures.
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
You can tell the professor is so passionate about the art and history represented here. Great video
❤❤❤YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FEAR DEATH IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, AND TRUST IN HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART, BECAUSE HE ATONED FOR YOU FOR ALL YOUR INSULTS, THAT YOU WOULD OBTAIN PEACE WITH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND GO TO HEAVEN BY HIS GRACE!!!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤❤❤!!!❤
@@josepoika5388 but does he approve of The Met? I hope so because I just visited n it was incredible
Need at least 3 days to see the MET because everything inside is the best 😃
Easily 3 days
if i HAD to take art history again, i would want him as my professor cause hes so passionate and has a satisfying voice to listen to lol
I would totally sign up for a tour with your art teacher. This was absolutely fantastic. I could listen to him talk all day. So knowledgeable.
I've been to the Met several times over the years and there's still so much I haven't seen! Also, if my college art history professor had been this interesting and excited about art, I probably wouldn't have had to drop his class 😅
Hahaha, nope I kept Seth's class.
Lol oh damn 😂😂
Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?
I love the art professor, if i were in college I would totally sign up for his classes. You can tell how much he loves art by his enthusiasm.
Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?
I laughed when I saw the title...the MET in 2 hours. I've been there a half dozen times and have yet to see a quarter of what's on display. My favorites are the Frank Lloyd Wright room, Henry the Eighth's armor as a young man next to his at an older, more portly stage in his life. Finally, the musical instruments museum is a wonder.
Oh yes, you'll need 2 Hours x 50 to see it all hahah. This was a nice highlight tour.
A few years ago I said I wanted to visit every single room at the Met.... It took me 6 hours 😬 and I wasn't going slowly, some rooms I would walk in, stay for 5 seconds and move on. I had to split it into 2 days because of how tired I was. The first day I took 3.5 hours just for the first floor, and the next day I did 2.5 hours for the second floor.
🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀
Hey Norma, Yes this museum can be daunting. If you are really paying attention to every piece it can take days. The best part of the whole museum is that you can travel through time,. space, culture, and historical period and see what each culture valued most from their artwork.
I loved this video! I could listen to this professor talk all day. He is such an amazing teacher and brought out so many things I never noticed while visiting the MET. Thank you for this video.
I spent opening hours til 4PM exploring the FIRST FLOOR. I leisurely took a coffee break but was informed the museum will be closing soon. My SECOND FLOOR experience is all about running and photographing random artworks. I will return. I NEED TOOOOOOOO!!!! :)
This museum is huge and if you are devoting time to thoughtfully look at every piece it can take you two days for sure.
Phenomenal video. I am a member of the Met and also spend a few afternoons per month in those beautiful galleries surrounded by those priceless works of art. As a recently retired teacher in NJ it my great desire to get visitors to NYC away from Times Square and into museums like the Met. I always took my students to the Met and also to MOMA. Also it is good to know, especially in the hot summer that we have experienced recently, that the Asian art section is the coolest temperature wise in the museum. Also less people visit that section, so it is never crowded. It is a nice pleasant, quiet place to mentally regroup during your visit. Your former professor is a font of knowledge! Thanks for another great video filled with very valuable advice. De Elaine, la profe de NJ
Thanks
the volcano that erupted in 79 BC and that covered Pompeii and Boscoreale is mount Vesuvius not Etna, I live there
Thank you Seth Gopin, i love seeing informed people such as yourself, get so excited about history. I could listen to you speak all night. Lol.
Listen, these videos are like a warm, comfortable blanket for me. I visited the city recently (saw the Met too!), and the city blew my mind because I've never seen anything like it. Priceless arts, a cultural melting pot, so much to explore.
jondnyc and your channel are my favorites by far. These videos really transport me back there.
Hey Dog, the MET really is one of those places that everyone should see in their lifetime. NYC is an amazing experience- the people, the food, the culture, the endless things to do. Check out parts in Brooklyn too- I think you'll be pleased.
This is John's favorite production or show, He's an angel artist.
Wow! You and your art teacher could easily make this a one hour special.
I love the excitement the art historian has about him. He is an art lover as deep as his blood runs and thru-out his dna
What an enthusiastic professor. You can tell he’s extremely passionate about what he does ❤️
I love your former art history professor. His knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious!
Wonderful video. The Met is my favorite. As a lifelong NYer I’ve been there countless times and still have not seen it all. I try to go at least once or twice a year 🖼
Thanks for sharing!
This is my favorite thing in NYC. Number 1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What a treat, loved the details in the guided tour, looking forward to my next MET visit!
The MET is my favorite museum. Took my family to appreciate and enjoy the artworks on display. Amazing. Want and need to go back.
I love this video. I have been to the MET but out of the ten you mentioned I only remember seeing one😔… the museum is massive and overwhelming. I will definitely go back and will used this guide(lists).Your art history professor is also so good in describing each painting which is very informative and detailed.It helps to have someone give you a guided tour of this museum and help you understand about the painting you are looking at . Thanks for making this video.
The Met itself is worth the trip to NYC
Not really, looks like an average museum that you can find anywhwre in europe
@TheSamuelbest12 I've been in it it's more then average and the items they have on display are unique. Plus I'm not comparing it to Europe but other American museums
The Tulleries is next to the Lourve it’s gorgeous.
Can't say enough good things about this video. Great professor who made you feel like you're getting a world class education. Your narration and rapport are excellent, and great camera work too. Arguably your best video and one of the best covering America's greatest museum.
Fantastic timing I’m going to NYC for the first time in 22 years next weekend and the Met is on my list of places to visit!
Hope you enjoy it!
My favorite place in NY. And it's NY, there are plenty of great places to be.
The people who were sitting on the bench during the explanation of Washington crossing the Delaware were in class .you can tell that they were listening and learning. So cool
Sean C, this is one of my favorite pieces at the MET and it is one of the highlights you have to hit on your visit.
I feel so bad I had to miss this video! I love the Met, you always find something new!
Yes you do :)
What an amazing video this was so well detailed so well commented. I loved it. Thank you so much Jon, Ben and Seth for a well orchestrated video….
I’ve been to MET countless times, but after this video I feel like I’ve never been there. Gonna visit it next week again.
You should!
thank you so much for this tour! I absolutely loved everything about it! The professor also did a stellar job!
amazing content!!!! thank you and to Seth! I took all my notes and ready for my NYC trip thanks to you! can't wait
I feel like I just took a very condensed art history lesson! That's incredible! I've certainly heard of the Met before but I guess until now I've never really realized exactly what it entails! New bucket list location!
Only thing missing was a test at the end.
I enjoy just making myself a pinball at the Met: bouncing from room to room and enjoying whatever comes my way.
That’s another strategy
Wow having a guide like him makes it totally different experience
I just returned from the Netherlands and am interested in Vermeer. I visited the Rijksmuseum and saw the milkmaid. I also visited the city of Delft where Vermeer lived. I did not know some of his paintings are in the Met and I can't wait to go and see!
Great video. I’ve seen them all! My favorites are the Chinese garden and Picasso. A lesser known museum which is fascinating is the Museum of the City of NY. They currently have an exhibit on 80’s music featuring Madonna, Run DMC, Sonic Youth and Talking Heads which is great.
Seth was WONDERFUL!! Thanks for featuring him.
Top notch quality John, encore, encore! 🙏🏻🤗👏🏻
Very wonderful. Many thanks. Your art professor is outstanding. A true art lover able to share that love. Thank you, thank you.
Boy, your videos are continuing to get better in quality! Not just because of your wonderful guest this time, but the photography, editing, etc are all progressing.
I'm headed back to NYC again in late October after my April trip and have to catch up on what has come out in-between! 🙂
The Temple of Dendur display looks amazing! I love Egyptian religion, so that would be something on my list of things to see someday!
Haley its a really cool piece in an amazing gallery. You feel like you're actually walking through Egypt- without the constant heat...
The MET is my favorite museum! Great tour!
The Chinese garden is nice and it kinda feels like a real Chinese house. You see the center of the house would be where the garden would go and it feels like that. We don’t do it that way anymore but it’s nice to remember as my grandparents place was exactly like that garden.
The professor was amazing brought history to life
Loved this video! Seth Educated me and you kept me entertained the entire time.
Don’t burn out, best advise ever!
Thanks Ben!
Was here few days ago as a life time New Yorker it’s awesome !
I loved this video! Thank you both for these art lessons and for this itineray to visit the MET.
I love this museum. It takes me more then two hours because I get so engrossed with the art. Art teachers are my favorite ones because they push me to look beyond what you see in front of you, and that challenges me. I have gotten frustrated with them but at the end of the semester I learn more. I love that you use your professor, and I would have love to have been in his class. He does the history and story behind the art. It helps you understand what you are seeing and appreciating. Does he give tour in the museum? Thx for sharing this.
You can book him via IG in the description
That’s all it takes you? Two hours? 😂
@@ingrid8994 you don’t read well 🤣
I really enjoy the explanation of the professor .
I love the art history. A nice change from food content.
What an amazing thing it is to watch someone speak on topics so passionately ❤️🥹
Wow what a gem this man is.
Awesome video Jon and keep up the good work.
If you are library cardholder in any of the 5 boroughs only its free with a culture pass which is also free. No reservations needed.
Whoah… the MET is huge! Wonder how it compares in size with the Louvre
Good question!!
I just came back spending 6 days in NYC and thank you for putting the videos. I was able to make my trip enjoyable even in the heat. I went to Dumbo and The Canteen as mentioned. Great food. I made my plans using your tips. Thank you so much. 👍👍Looking forward to go back.
Awesome video Jon ! I love the NY Metropolitan Museum!
Me too!
Loved this one! More of these please.
We're headed back to NYC on Thursday. As many times as I've been to NYC, I've never been to the Met! Planning a visit this trip for sure, and what a wonderful coincidence I stumbled on this video this morning! Nicely done, I would love to see this become a series of art museum videos with your professor. He really pointed out interesting things which brought the works of art to life for me!!
Thanks Teresa!!
Hi Teresa, The Met is an amazing addition to your travels. You can see so much of the world and take a walk through time all in one place. Also it abuts Central Park so you can take a stroll through there as well after or before.
@projectgaiatravel as it turns out, we *did* end up going to the Met on that visit. And I fell IN LOVE with it! I told my husband that I could see myself going there over and over and over again, and I decided to become a Member! I have been back another time since, and we are currently on NYC again and going back to the Met today!!! Where has this incredible museum been my whole life?? 🤣
@@teresahoward7821 I'm glad to hear that. It really is a gem of the world. If you're interested in smaller museums and NYC history- i also recommend the Museum of the City of New York further Uptown.
If you like medieval art- check out the Cloisters- its literally a medieval castle in NYC
And if you're interested in how immigrants lived when they first came to New York, check out the Lower East Side Tenement Museum- they take you through an old tenement with real apartments and show you the crowded and slummy conditions these people had to overcome.
enjoy your time!
That was great since I have been to the Met and just realized that I never saw a lot of what you showed in this video.
REALLY good! The expert professor bring the Met to life above what it already is! Bravi to all involved.
Central park and the Met,, full day of fun. What a city!! Thanks
There was one other treasure at that museum, the gentleman with you. Omg I’m a car gear head and he had me fascinated. I hope you did a lot of video that day and have an extended version you could release. The insight he has makes you look at things in a total different way . Thank you I enjoyed my personal tour with you.
Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
We all need Seth's passion for art in our every day lives:)
This is a really cool video, the most engaging one I’ve seen on TH-cam about art. Please do more museums!
Thanks - that will be on my list for my next visit
Every time I visit I happily disappear into the exhibits and all my old favorites until I’m exhausted and sadly head down the steps back to the outside world.
Oh gosh I want a guided tour with this man 😮😊
Really nice video. Thanks!
I'm a member, and learned about some pieces that I'll view on my next visit!
This is my most favorite museum hands down in all of the United States ❤
Villagómez JR AKA Vega White
Wow! I'd go just for Vermeers alone. But so many great tips here. Thanks!
One quick correction: Mount Etna is in Sicily. It is Mount Vesvuisus that is located near Naples and erupted in 79 AD
sincerely a Pompeian archaeologist :)
Correct.
Great video, makes me wanna go there on my next trip to NYC.
John your work is just incredible. Keep going pal. Atb
Thank you very much!
Classy os definately the word! Its my FAVE place to walk around.
What a great vid. Love the Met
What a great video. Your college professor is cool! All that attention to detail!
Glad you enjoyed it Rob!
Took me 5 hours to visit the MET (well at least the 90% parts that were opened in February: the Robert Lehman wing was closed for renovations). Started at 10:00 AM, and had to grab a quick bite at Koronet's Pizza at 3:20 PM. Didn't felt like eating inside the museum.
I went last month but went back again today after watching this video I had no idea how much stuff I missed!
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I'm a natural born artist. And I have a hard time appreciating some of the more popular art, mostly because I don't understand why its popular. This video gave me a little bit of the reason why. lol Good job Dr Gopin.
Great video as always.
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I visited The Met when I was up in NYC a few days ago and OMG, I was taken aback by just how many amazing works of art there are inside of it. I started in the Egypt section and worked my through up to Asian art and a touch of Americana. I had wanted to see some of the Sumerian/Mesopotamian pieces they have but that gallery was closed off. Hopefully when I find myself in NYC again I'll stop by the Met again.
Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?
Do you know someone in the museum who buys Egyptian antiquities?
Thanks so much for this. Now I can't believe I lived on E. 85tjh for sixteen years and went there fewer than 10 times.
Glad you enjoyed it
Been there at least a hundred times, each time is like the first time.
Yes finally museum! 👏one of my favorite as any grown up is Arms and Armor :) But love modern art - maybe MOMA next :)
:) Thanks Ilya
Hey Ilya, I agree, the suits of Armor are my favorite. Imagine seeing thousands of men wearing them charging you on the battlefield. Makes you think...
@@ProjectGaiaTravel Yes image that will be spectacular as long as not charging at you 😀👍
Very cool video. I lived on E83rd for some time, so the end of my street was the grand entrance. This was often my sanctuary to clear my head, or just decompress. Glad to hear the rooftop is still open, I haven't been post pandemic. It's always fun to walk out back in nice weather and explore The Obelisk. Oh, and the Rossi family that runs the hot dog carts out front are absolutely awesome!
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So interesting. Good tips and info thnx!!
Thanks Jason
Great to see you in 4K, man!
I'm glad you had an amazing guide. When I'm at an art museum I look at a painting and say "yep, it's a painting"
He helped just a little haha.
Pre-pandemic, the MET regularly had free tours of a variety of areas of art. Like Seth, the docents bring to life the story behind the story of different pieces of art. Noteworthy is that each tour guide has a varied take on the art. It illustrates the value based on the eye of the beholder.
This was fascinating. Your art history teacher brought all those art works to life. What time of day is best to go to the MET in July and how much of the day should one carve out to experience it?
This video inspired me to buy a membership. In 2020 (pre-pandemic), my family and I did a private tour and some random man with his daughter joined in. 😄
Great video. I've still never been to The Met as I was intimated by how much time and effort it would take. Such great advice to do planning ahead and pick a few things so as to not be overwhelmed.
You can do it!