The Pocket Louvre

The Pocket Louvre

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<div>Encyclopedic in its scope and exhausting in its magnitude, the Louvre has vast collections ranging from the 6th century B.C. to the mid-19th century. Its impressive architecture goes back 800 years, to its origins as a fortress guarding medieval Paris. In its contemporary incarnation, recently reconfigured and rebaptized "The Grand Louvre," it spreads over four levels and boasts more than 30,000 works of art; its galleries, shops, and offices occupy some 1.6 million square feet, of which some 645,000 are dedicated to exhibitions.<BR> <BR>Such daunting dimensions can make the museum feel like an endless labyrinth to uninitiated visitors. For them, <I>The Pocket Louvre</I> is a unique and essential resource, including:<BR> <BR>-A handy user's guide with information about access to the museum and its many services, from cafes to a post office to shops.<BR>-Suggested itineraries for visits of varying lengths and for visitors with differing interests.<BR>-A history of the Louvre and its architecture.<BR>-A history of the collections.<BR>-An illustrated catalog of 500 masterpieces, all in color, with useful brief commentaries.<BR> </div>