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It houses mostly older artifacts, as I expected from the layout, but also many works from around 1920 to 1950. Tucked in the very back is the Native North American Art Gallery. Though most objects on the lower level were made before the 1700s, some of them are quite modern.Īs a lover of ancient cultures (my area of study, actually), I often wander into the wing's lower level to enjoy the pre-Columbian artwork-Mayan, Olmec, and the like. The Museum’s Art of the Americas Wing is a little easier to explain: “It goes from oldest on the lowest level to newest on the third floor.” But that’s also not quite right. It’s hard to fit all those nuances into quick directions, though. And Contemporary art is an entirely different conversation. Ancient Egyptian and Nubian art is separated from the rest of the African art. The Asian art galleries have a lot of ancient art, too. There’s Renaissance alongside the Museum’s displays of ancient art. Greek and Roman art is ancient, but it’s also European. “The Ancient World” suggests a time period rather than a place. Here is how I explain the layout of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to visitors in a hurry: “It’s separated by area of the world.” Except, it is not. Museum of Fine Arts Boston Main navigation The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection.Request Images for Study and Personal Use.