The Louvre
The last time we had been in the Louvre was 1987, before the renovation which
was finished in 1989.
So it was a thrill to see the "new" Louvre!
What a difference! Those long, dark halls packed with French paintings (of
every quality) have been
replaced by bright rooms, with selected works beautifully displayed.
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The expansive lobby (with the glass pyramid above) leads the viewers to the
3 separate museums,
clearly delineating all the categories of Art, from Greek and Roman masterpieces
to Renaissance painting from all of Europe.
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Unfortunately, the Decorative Arts wing, with all the French furniture (and
CLOCKS) was closed.
But a major treat is seeing Napoleon III's magnificent apartments.
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Everyone can learn from the Louvre, as these students are learning to draw perspective.
So now I'll just put a bunch more photos from the Louvre, in random order.
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