Masterpieces of the Louvre
Publisher: Musée du Louvre; Beaux-arts magazine
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 106
ISBN-13: 9782842787639
Subjects: Exhibitions; Guidebooks; Art; Expositions; Guides; Musée du Louvre
Other titles: Official guide the masterpieces :
Description: This guide to the Louvre masterpieces present over 150 major word and views of the most spectacular rooms. Renowned specialists from the museum contributed their knowledge and passion to re-create the magic of the Louvre. Internationally famous works, along with lesser-know or recently acquired pieces, illustrate the awesome diversity and wealth of the world's largest museum. This authoritative work includes commentaries by the museum's curators.
Notes: Offical guide in English.
Table of contents: title: Portfolio: the finest rooms in the Palais du Louvre; title: Near eastern antiquities; title: Islamic arts; title: Egyptian antiquities; title: Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities; title: Paintings; title: Sculptures; title: Decorative objects; title: Graphic arts; title: Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas; title: Museum Eugene-Delacroix.