Apr25
Published by Asya in Arts, Cultural, Europe, France, History, Monuments, Museums, Photos, Urban Tourism, Walking
The Louvre in
Paris, France, is one of the most famous and most visited art museums in the world. The museum attracts 6 million visitors every year. Similarly it is one of the largest museums in the world, with over 35,000 pieces of art housed in a gigantic, 60,000 square foot building. It exemplifies traditional French architecture since the Renaissance, and it houses a magnificent collection of ancient and Western art. Located along the banks of the
Seine, the glass pyramid outside the
Louvre is a memorable landmark, and an often photographed view of the museum.
Continue reading A great destination during a Paris vacation
Feb23
Published by misha in Arts, Europe, Events, France, History, Museums, Parks, Travel Stories
The Department of Islamic Art is the youngest of the museum’s eight departments created in France. The latter opened a first room devoted to the Islamic collection in 1893. A small group of works was subsequently exhibited in two rooms at the end of the installation of the Department of Near Eastern Antiquities.
Continue reading Museum du Louvre, Department of Islamic Art
