The Musee du Louvre, that is the museum that inhabits the Louvre Palace, is the world's largest museum, and also one of the world's most exciting places. Its buildings offer a journey through time, while its galleries display works from over eight centuries that arouse the full range of human responses, from admiration and wonder to curiosity, lust, even anger and betrayal. THE LOUVRE, complete with photos and historical drawings of the fortreess-turned palaced- turned museum and 300 magnificent colorplates of works in the collection, delivers and engaging and informed account of the history that helped form this spectacular collection. Turn the pages of this book and tour the halls and galleries of an ancient palace, steeped equally in history and human emotion, where hang some of the greatest artworks ever created. THE LOUVRE is a testament to the enduring power of great art, great minds and great vision. - from Amzon