....LOUVRE MUSEUM: PARIS....
The Louvre, one of the world's finest art museums is located in Paris, France along the Seine River. It houses many significant works of art including the "Victory of Samothrace" and Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." Initially it was a royal fortress and many years later turned into a palace for Philip II, King of France. The halls of the building were so big that the king and his son use to ride on horseback, galloping in and out of its many hallways.
The Louvre is a tremendous compound of buildings constructed in Paris over a span of three hundred years. It has been constantly enlarged and decorated by French kings. Since 1848 when it became the holdings of the state, the Louvre has continued to broaden its collection. Many people leave valuable items through a generous gift or bequest. In 1981 President Francois Mitterrand brought forth a new plan called the "Le Grand Louvre" project. This project included an extension and the complete remodeling of the museum. Today, the illustrious Pei glass pyramid marks the new entry to the museum.
The Louvre is a tremendous compound of buildings constructed in Paris over a span of three hundred years. It has been constantly enlarged and decorated by French kings. Since 1848 when it became the holdings of the state, the Louvre has continued to broaden its collection. Many people leave valuable items through a generous gift or bequest. In 1981 President Francois Mitterrand brought forth a new plan called the "Le Grand Louvre" project. This project included an extension and the complete remodeling of the museum. Today, the illustrious Pei glass pyramid marks the new entry to the museum.
THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA by Caliari 
RAFT OF THE MEDUSA by Gericault 
LIBERTY LEADING THE PEOPLE by Delacroix
OATH OF THE ORATII by Jacques-Louis David
GRANDE ODALISQUE by Ingres: The reclining nude figure resembles Titian's figure, but it is giving her back to the viewer rather than facing them. Her head is turned towards the viewer keeping eye contact. The CONTRAST of the pale COLOR on her body with the darker background colors creates a strong emphasis on the woman. The LIGHT shines all over the form or POSITIVE SPACE, especially on her back. This elongated SHAPE seems to be out of proportion with a longer back and smaller feet. It is composed of soft curved LINES in a SPACE that is diagonally composed. Overall is it a nice COMPOSITION that conveys an exotic setting and far off places as the satins next to her might suggest.
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