James Simon: Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts

by Bernd Schultz (Editor)

A tribute to the esteemed benefactor and his generous bequest to the Berlin Museums. One of the most important art patrons of his time, James Simon donated nearly one thousand works of art to the National Museums of Berlin, including the famed bust of Nefertiti. Now for the first time the complete collection of works bequeathed by Simon is presented in book form. Arranged by museum, these pieces comprise Egyptian artifacts, master paintings, objects from Asia, Europe, and the Byzantine Empire, as well as prints, drawings, and rare coins. Contributions from the museums' directors reveal how these works serve Simon's efforts to preserve cultural values and tradition as well as reflect his own integrity and tremendous humanitarianism.

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2007