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.