Since first opening its doors in 1793, the Louvre has become one of the largest andmost famous museums in the world and, with 8.3 million visitors per year, it is also the most visited. <i>Louvre: 400 Masterpiece</i>s showcases a selection of works from this great institution, from the most famous-the <i>Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa</i>-to lesser-known gems. With a foreword by the institution's director, Henri Loyrette, the book is organized according to the museum's eight departments: Near Eastern Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculptures; Decorative Arts; Paintings; and Prints and Drawings. The ninth and final chapter tells the history of this one time imperial palace as seen through its architecture. With its appealing format and carefully selected images, many newly photographed, <i>Louvre: 400 Masterpieces</i> is the perfect book for museum visitors, art lovers, and Francophiles.

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