Greek and Roman Art, Ancient Egyptian Art (including the Temple of Dendur ), and the Ancient Near East.

: The series covers virtually every department, providing a "living encyclopedia" of world art that spans 5,000 years of global culture.

Detailed surveys of European painting from the Renaissance through the 19th century, including works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Monet.

A useful feature of the video series—part of The Great Courses (The Teaching Company)—is its comprehensive curatorial tour . Led by Professor Richard Brettell, the series transforms a massive, often intimidating institution into a manageable educational experience through 24 half-hour lectures. Core Educational Features

: Lectures are illustrated with more than 400 works of art , ranging from world-famous icons to lesser-known treasures like rare Chinese scrolls and Turkish swords.

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; Asian Art; Islamic Art; and specialized collections like Arms and Armor.

Two dedicated lectures exploring the diverse private collection bequeathed to the museum, covering 1400–1960.