Two-volume set of publications cataloging aspects of the work of the Museum of Modern Art's Collection of Painting and Sculpture: "Painting and Sculpture in The Museum of Modern Art: Catalog of the Collection, January 1, 1977;" and the artist's book "Painting and Sculpture in The Museum of Modern Art: Catalog of Deaccessions 1929 through 1998 by Michael Asher." "Painting and Sculpture in The Museum of Modern Art: Catalog of the Collection, January 1, 1977," edited and with an introduction by Alicia Legg, catalogues the painting and sculpture, with selected works on paper, in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art as of January 1, 1977. Includes a list of museum publications cited in the catalog. Text only, no reproductions. Volume two is a later artist's book response by Michael Asher, "Painting and Sculpture from The Museum of Modern Art: Catalog of Deaccessions 1929 through 1998 by Michael Asher," published by the Museum in 1999, which parallels the original 1977 catalogue. Michael Asher's publication was published as his contribution to Kynaston McShine''s exhibition "Museum as Muse" held at The Museum of Modern Art, March 14 - June 1, 1999.