knew Lost in Louvre

knew Lost in Louvre -

, I would be the Louvre huge. I knew that the seven hours that I planned to spend there was would not be nearly enough. But I never thought I would go away to look for something for seven hours, the feeling, as I have seen nothing. The Louvre is the largest museum in the world with thousands of square feet of space and millions of items. It houses pieces from antiquity to the 19th century. Even with two cards, I lost wandering through the aisles. I had a couple of times to double back because I ended up in a random room. The museum is just too big! Search After seven hours Louvre The Da Vinci Code wander, everything I could think of, a) I was hardly believe how I saw something and b) of the Louvre is a bit overrated.

Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. My art interests are in three places: 1) 18th-century Dutch art, 2) Impressionism, and 3) Post-Impressionism / Pointillism. There is a small amount of Dutch art in the Louvre, but all in all, it's not my cup of tea. Do not get me wrong-the Louvre many masterpieces that deserve your attention, and no matter what your art is preferential, you should for a day to see at least the Louvre, a sense of its size, to obtain collection, and in the world ,

that is, I do not in the Louvre would return. I saw what I wanted to see. Why should you to a place you go are not interested? I'll debate to save, whether or not there really is no truly "must sees" in the world of personal preference, but I will say that while the Louvre is worth a visit, really return depends on what you look at art. to see many religious paintings and Greco-Roman statues, is not my idea of ​​art. I have a few pieces of art I see like, but. What were you? Highlights of the Louvre for me were .:

The Winged Victory - I liked just really working on this statue
the Apollo Gallery - the detail on the ceiling and the opulence of the room impressed me

Venus de Milo -. It is the Venus de Milo

Virgin on the Rocks - I love Leonardo paintings, and the famous is interesting to me because of alleged hidden messages in it. This is an earlier version of the painting. He reportedly had to repeat it, because it was considered anti-Christian. The newer version is in the National Gallery in London

The Mona Lisa -. It was bigger than I thought, but I did not know how the five inches as much light from the glass reflects the fact that it was hard to see. This was the best picture I could get

The Wedding at Cana -. The size, color and detail interest me here

the coronation of Napoleon - This is the largest canvas of the Louvre. Perhaps Napoleon compensation for its size, if he had given it in order? Who knows. But I know I love the detail and splendor of this painting. It is impressive,

La Grande Odalisque -. I just like it. It's easy.

I forgot the name of this one, but I like the simple beauty of the painting.

Liberty Leading the way - This is a classic image of the French Revolution. Freedom is the union all walks of life against tyranny. I've seen this in a couple of books, and it was good to see it in real life.

I go to the Louvre and enjoyed to see these works of art. But while getting lost in the corridors was funny, I think, at least for me, that the Louvre was a unique visit. It was good to see, but the variety of Impressionists Museums in Paris is my repeat business.

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