Archimbaud, Nicholas d'

Louvre : portrait of a museum / conceived and photographed by Nicholas d'Archimbaud ; text by Bruno de Cessole ... [et al.] - New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang , 1998 - 335 p. : illus. ; 30 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

The authors present the museum as a living, changing institution reflecting the artistic, political and social history of the Western world. They explore the museum by department, from its 13th century origins to I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, covering 25 centuries of creative achievement. Features 650 photographs, archival plans and essays.


English

9781556706257


Louvre (Museum, Paris)


Pictorial works


Paris, France---Buildings, structures

N2030 / .A9213 1998

REF 708.4361 ARC