Louvre: The 300 masterpieces -

Hubert de Givenchy, Fondation Mona Bismarck

Éditions du Musée du Louvre

2006

160 páginas

5h 20m

ISBN-13: 9782754100694

The Louvre is one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, home to 300,000 works of art. This guide presents the highlights from the museum's rich collections, combining stunning reproductions with enlightening commentaries.

The 300 major masterpieces

Color floor plans for the entire museum to help you find your way around

A dazzling and fascinating overview of the different departments: Near Eastern Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Arts; Decorative Arts; Sculptures; Paintings; Prints and Drawings; Arts of Africa, America and Oceania

An invaluable reference tool that will enable you to get the most out of your visit

A wonderful history of art that begins 10,000 years ago and ends in the mid-19th century

A sumptuous souvenir of a museum that started out as a fortress in the Middle Ages and became a residence for the kings of France, serving as a backdrop to eight centuries of history.