Louvre: 400 Masterpieces
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (648 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081097116X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorDaniel Soulié is a historian at the Louvre and the author of several books. Henri Loyrette is the director of the Louvre.
All I can saw is wow it's beautiful!! Kathryn M. I've been to France once and I I was able to go to the Louvreof course I was only able to spend one day there, which meant I missed a lot.well when I got this book, I was super excited and definitely wasn't disappointed. The pictures are wonderful and it felt like I was back at the LouvreA+++! :). Great book to revive memories of a visit Wallace W This is a great book with a lot crammed into it's compact size - but it is in no way cluttered.I really like the way the pieces are presented in their specific genre. With each section having an overview of the specific area. The photos are very good with each piece being presented carefully ensuring the empahsis of the pieces rather than detracting them by surrounding them by text. There is also a broad representation of pieces displayed at the Louvre ensuring coverage of more than just the "mainstream" pieces (Mona Lisa etc).I also li. "Title is Misleading" according to Amazon Customer. I received this book, expecting to see photos of many of the classics which reside in the Louvre. I ordered and received the book and was sadly disappointed to discover that none of the major classic pieces were included in the book.My disappointment was partially offset by Amazon's policy for returning books, which makes returns both easy and efficient.
The ninth and final chapter tells the history of this one time imperial palace as seen through its architecture. Since first opening its doors in 1793, the Louvre has become one of the largest and most famous museums in the world and, with 8.3 million visitors per year, it is also the most visited. Louvre: 400 Masterpieces showcases a selection of works from this great institution, from the most famousthe Venus de Milo and Mona Lisato lesser-known gems. With a foreword by the institution’s director, Henri Loyrette, the book is organized according to the museum’s eight departments: Near Eastern Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculptures; Decorative Arts; Paintings; and Prints and Drawings. With its appealing format and carefully selected images, many newly photographed, Louvre: 400 Masterpieces is the perfect book for museum visitors, art lovers, and Francophiles.
Daniel Soulié is a historian at the Louvre and the author of several books. Henri Loyrette is the director of the Louvre.