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Paintings in the Louvre | 
 enlarge | Author: Lawrence Gowing
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 89609
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.3
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 10 x 2.5
ISBN: 1556700075
Dewey Decimal Number: 759.9407404361
EAN: 9781556700071
ASIN: 1556700075
Publication Date: July 1, 1994
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Product Description
120 essays by a distinguished art historian represent a guided tour of more than eight hundred European masterpieces from the art collection of the world-famous Louvre.
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 Beautiful and almost complete, but needs updating. October 2, 2007
Claude Reich (Florianopolis, Brazil and Paris, France)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a Parisian-born art lover, I have been to the Louvre many times and skimmed through many catalogues and books about its collections. I can reasonably say that this is the most beautiful sum ever published on its paintings collection. The illustrations do justice not only to the masterpieces, but also to more minor works, which other publications seldom show. The text is minimal but lively. It is a heavy item, not easy to bring back home, but it is worth the effort. br / br /The only regret: over the last ten years the museum has acquired some wonderful works, so maybe it is time this book were updated, since it is more than ten years old.
 Great overview. June 3, 2007
Lon Welsh (Denver, CO USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Context: I'm not an academic or a scholar; I'm a regular guy who likes visiting museums when I travel and I wanted to do a little researach before I left. This book worked well for my daughter and I to determine which parts of the museum deserved the most time (on a short trip) and to get a better understanding of the works. I'm not qualified to evaluate it from an academic perspective, but as a layman it was exactly what we needed.
Wonderful Reproductions December 14, 2006
puppy's gal
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this book. The reproductions in my opinion are really stunning and many fill a full page. Often times you really have to concentrate to follow which painting a caption is eluding to - that is my only criticism of this book. It is a fantastic addition to any art lovers collection, and anyone who has been to or will one day visit the Louvre in person. There is not alot of historical detail so do not buy this book thinking it is an art HISTORY book. It is not that although there is VERY VERY minor detailing of periods in art and a discussion of the history of the Louvre itself. This book is a treasure to be had but not a great instructive work. For the high quality reproductions and the pleasure the reader has of viewing the vast and beautiful painting collection of one of the worlds greatest museums I give it the highest praise of five stars. I should just note that my version is newer than this and has the Mona Lisa on the cover. Cheers!
A Stunning Inspirational Expression of the Louvre September 4, 2006
M. F. Toro
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I admire deeply the work put together in this book. I believe it was compiled with integrity to the purpose of relaying the center of some of the world's most exquisite art. First of all it is a massive volume in deep, rich color and when you receive it no matter what price you paid it feels well worth it. On several pages you will see a whole painting and then on the next page an enlarged version of the painting's focal point, a section of the art to show the rich detail. Of course you will lose some detail with any representation of this work. But if you can't make it to the Louvre or have been to the Louvre and would like to bring some of the soul stilling art home I highly recommend this book.
 Overrated April 27, 2003
9 out of 18 found this review helpful
I'm surprised by the glowing reviews for this book. The reproductions are of poor quality. My advice would be to buy a book published in the last ten years, no more.
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