Le musée du Louvre, tome 2 (of 2) by Armand Dayot

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.html.images 333 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.epub3.images 10.3 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.epub.images 10.3 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.epub.noimages 198 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.kf8.images 10.4 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.kindle.images 8.1 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54835.txt.utf-8 282 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54835/pg54835-h.zip 9.8 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Dayot, Armand, 1851-1934
Title Le musée du Louvre, tome 2 (of 2)
Note Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Le musée du Louvre, tome 2 (of 2)" by Armand Dayot is a comprehensive illustrated guide to the Louvre Museum, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into notable paintings and artists housed in the museum, providing detailed descriptions and insights into the historical and cultural significance of each piece. Through its extensive analysis, the book celebrates the grandeur of art showcased within one of the world's most famous museums. The opening of this guide introduces readers to the history and key figures represented in the Louvre, emphasizing the museum's role as a custodian of valuable art. It begins with a discussion on notable portraits, such as those of Louis XV, and the artistic techniques used by masters like Quentin La Tour. Detailed descriptions explore the emotions conveyed in these artworks while reflecting on the lives of artists and the changing perceptions of their work over time. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the museum's treasures throughout the rest of the volume, inviting readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of art history associated with the Louvre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class N: Fine Arts
Subject Musée du Louvre -- Catalogs
Subject Art -- France -- Paris -- Catalogs
Subject Painting -- France -- Paris -- Catalogs
Category Text
EBook-No. 54835
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 77 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!