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Treasures of the Louvre Museum with Marie Dessaillen
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Event Details:
Musee du Louvre was established during the French Revolution in order to safeguard works of art – its curators presented the collections of the Kings of France, as well as art rescued from churches and aristocratic homes, and it has been growing ever since from private donations. Some of these masterpieces have become pop culture icons, like the smile of Mona Lisa or the armless Venus de Milo, others surprise you when you round a corner. Together we will delve into the history of the works – the techniques, the artists, and the patrons.
About Your Expert:
The daughter of a sculptor, Marie has been surrounded by art ever since she was born. A native Parisienne, she holds an undergraduate degree in history and art history, with a specialty in iconography and French and Flemish paintings from the 16th to the 18th centuries. She also holds a Master's degree in museology from the Ecole du Louvre and one in Art History from the Sorbonne.
The daughter of a sculptor, Marie has been surrounded by art ever since she was born. A native Parisienne, she holds an undergraduate degree in history and art history, with a specialty in iconography and French and Flemish paintings from the 16th to the 18th centuries. She also holds a Master's degree in museology from the Ecole du Louvre and one in Art History from the Sorbonne.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
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Marie opened with a very helpful 15-minute history of the evolution of the Louvre from fortress to palace to art gallery and finally museum, with wonderful historic photos each step of the way. I found this the most interesting in advance of my visit. He commentary on nearly a dozen paintings from entire museum collection providing fascinating historical contexts for their unique importance in the evolution of art history, and how new techniques advanced painting through the centuries. Thank you Marie.
Really enjoyed this session, learned alot I would have never known about.
She is fabulous!
I loved the history that was incorporated throughout the conversation. I would sign up for another conversation with Marie Dessaillen.