Louvre: All the Paintings

What a book! I'm Attaching a photo so you can see how thick this book is. It is quite heavy so you will need to enjoy it while it rests on a desk in front of you. It is not only pictures of the famous paintings at the Louvre, but it is text heavy with descriptions, history, context, and wonderful comparisons. It looks amazing in my collection of art and history books.It isn'tt kid friendly due to the nature of the works, so that's something to be aware of. I do wish their were more large images and some additional full page artworks. Other than that, I'm amazed and it is so great.It also includes a map of the actual Louvre which even shows where each painting is located inside. So you can study the key map and eventually go see the paintings in the actual museum.

"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." -- Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)When I first heard about this book, I was overjoyed. I live across the Atlantic from the Louvre and my visits there are all too infrequent. I realized that this volume would help me remember favorite paintings. I was thrilled to find hundreds of descriptions of major paintings that added to my knowledge as well. I spent about 12 hours with the book just savoring happy memories from time in the Louvre.I was happy to find that the book also contains an excellent history of the painting collection, something I knew little about, even though I was a French History major in college. I found these materials to be fascinating.Beyond that, I loved that the book contains locations for the paintings. As a result, I can plan future trips to the Louvre to make better use of my limited time there. I find that I lose the ability to really focus after two hours, and this book will allow me to spend my time where it will do me the most good.I was astonished to find a searchable DVD that allows me to quickly look up paintings by artist, by collection, by school, and by location. I often do research on paintings, and this tool will save me many hours. I am a complete klutz when it comes to using resources like this, and I mastered how to use it in about three minutes. The directions are very clear. I ran it on Foxfire. It's a much easier way to research the works than handling this large volume.Now, be sure to realize what this book isn't: It isn't an attempt to create large size images in the highest possible definition. You can't do that in one book with so many images. It would take 20 volumes and the result would be priced at over $1,000, I'm sure.I was impressed that 80 percent of the thumbnails were photographed and printed clearly enough so that I could make out the relevant details. The biggest problems occur with the Northern School works because many are so dark to begin with.At the time I ordered the book, it was only $37.50 plus shipping. That's a steal for such a resource. When I first heard about the book, I estimated its price at $250.If you aren't familiar with the Louvre's painting collection, realize that its great strengths are in Italian and French works through the early part of the 19th century. There are many fine paintings from other countries, but the representation is limited.One unintended benefit I received from this book is that it greatly enhanced my understanding of the Christian works in the collection. If that subject is of interest, you'll be blessed by what you see and read.Bravo!

Decided to buy this since it was really discounted and have been debating buying it, and my god is it worth every penny. Such a beautiful item. It’s a really detailed account of the masterpieces in the Louvre. If you are debating it, just buy it you’ll love it

It’s well done, very educational, seems accurate.

This is not a typical art book. The pictures are amazing. This book is big and heavy . I don’t know how they can sell it for a low price. Thank you amazon

Spectacular and weighty. Delivery was unsatisfactory as was left unprotected in my driveway during a rain storm that had flash flood warnings . the box sustained water damage but fortunately the book was okay. Very well priced.

Ask any art-loving visitor that has been to Paris what they remember most and you will hear vast replies: the food, fashion, the elegant street vibe, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, people-watching, etc ... but the unanimous response is NOT ENOUGH TIME at the LOUVRE.BUY THIS BOOK and it brings home every incredible painting housed in the immense galleries' de Louvre. Whether you had hours or days to peruse the plethora of rooms - this book will satisfy your craving of wanting to see it all !!! If one cant go to Paris, but dreams of the City of Lights - this also makes a fine gift. Brilliant and beautiful - like the paintings themselves, this book is a treasure to cherish.

Love this art book !

O livro é grande, pesado, mais se 700 páginas! A impressão é excelente, a qualidade do papel também. Melhor comprar online do que durante a viagem devido ao tamanho e peso. O envio deixou a desejar. O livro veio sem um plástico protegendo a capa e as folhas...simplesmente solto na caixa...como o livro é pesado, a caixa estava com a ponta rasgada e algumas páginas estavam com pequenos amassados pelo fato de não estar embalado com plástico antes de colocar na caixa.

Un libro magnífico, como indica el título sólo aparecen las pinturas del museo. Y aún precio fantástico.

Just awesome....nd awsome nd awsome......nd awesome...If u buy this book you don't need to go to the museum.... Just beautiful. U can see the museum in your own place.The photos are small in size but clear. Descriptions r good nd understandable....But I don't get the DVD with this book.

For an art lover a must have

Great book for collectors. Helps to have been there. The book is heavy, as in weight.