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Ville Louvre, La

Synopsis
While the Louvre was closed for extensive renovations, Nicolas Philibert and his crew were allowed access to its galleries and miles of underground corridors. A curator leads the viewer on an appreciative and informative tour of some of the greatest art works in the museum’s vast collection. From tapestries to sculptures to paintings, the course of artistic achievement through the centuries is showcased. Included is a look at the museum’s most celebrated painting, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Language
French (Standard) (French with English subtitles)
Country
France
Year of release
2011
Year of production
1990
Subjects
Art; History
Keywords
museums; Louvre, the

Credits

Director
Nicolas Philibert

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£15.99
Duration/Size
84 minutes
Year
2011

Distributor

Name

Artificial Eye

Web
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Phone
020 7240 5353
Fax
020 7240 5242
Address
20-22 Stukeley Street
London
WC2B 5LR
Notes
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