The Louvre. Paris
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Stylishly designed richly illustrated gift edition with a silk lacing. The book is enclosed in an original hard case.
In the heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, lies the Louvre - the main art museum of France and one of the greatest art repositories in the world. The Louvre is a former royal palace, a remarkable architectural complex that was built, rebuilt, and expanded over 800 years before taking on its modern appearance. The history of the collection of Western European paintings at the Louvre dates back to the 16th century and is associated with the name of King Francis I. Today, the Louvre houses nineteen paintings by Italian Renaissance artists from his collection, as well as Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the 'Mona Lisa'. The first French work in the Louvre's collection is also associated with Francis I - it is his portrait by Jean Clouet. Subsequently, paintings were collected by kings, cardinals, and especially succeeded in this Louis XIV and his minister Colbert. However, the French Revolution made the royal collection, from which today's painting collection grew, a public asset, opening the doors of the Louvre to the people. This happened on November 18, 1793.
This book is intended for a wide audience of art lovers. It can be in demand by those who study painting and those who teach it in universities and schools. The bright and informative text serves as a kind of guide, even a guide to the numerous halls of the museum, allowing one to enjoy the great canvases. And they look very advantageous in this edition.
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Author:Author
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Cover:Hardcover with dust jacket
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- Category:Arts & Photography
- Category:History & Geography
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Paper:Coated paper
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Dimensions:34x25x2.5 cm
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ISBN:978-5-7793-2001-6
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