A Collection of Art
Museums are often thought of as a mere collection of pieces throughout a period in history, but how much history shown depends on the museum. The Louvre is the largest museum in the world; it is located in Paris, France. This museum has historical pieces dating back to 1848, and has an array of art mediums throughout its massive halls. Sculptures, pottery, and even famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa can all be seen within the museum.
Exploring The Louvre
The Louvre has a portion of their website that allows for virtual tours of different exhibits, so that you can enjoy the art even if you can’t get to The Louvre. One of the virtual tours I decided to explore was “FOUNDING MYTHS: FROM HERCULES TO DARTH VADER”, which was the first Petite Galerie exhibition. It displays a collection of works from various cultures and time periods that reflect myths from throughout history. One example is of this small statue, in which Hercules is slaying a monster, likely depicting one of his many labors that are key in the stories surrounding Hercules.
The Overall Time at The Louvre
Though this blog post discusses only one exhibit, there is something for everyone at The Louvre, and it is definitely worth checking out if you would like to explore art from different time periods and cultures! The website provides access to plenty of exhibits to check out, as well as some French podcasts, kids entertainment, and more! Use this link to check out all that The Louvre has to offer!
Citations
The Louvre official website: https://www.louvre.fr/en
Britannica : https://www.britannica.com/topic/Louvre-Museum
Hi, my name is Abby! I really enjoyed your blog post, especially about the exhibit you toured. I did not know much about the Louvre, except that it housed the Mona Lisa, but your post shows how much more there is! I am very interested in mythology, so the exhibit you visited really piqued my interest, I will have to check it out! It must have been amazing, getting to see all the beautiful art work right from home. Do you wish to go to the museum in person?