The Art of the Louvre

[RAVENEYE]

Omigosh, so this isn't exactly writing related, but it's ARTS related. And would likely be handy for research on costume, antiquities, etc, for historical or alt history stories. 

The LOUVRE has put all of its art on a website for public viewing for FREE. Everything on it's walls, everything on loan, everything hidden in storage. If you've been to the Louvre, you know that you cannot-- CANNOT--see everything in a day, or even three days of walking its vast corridors. The place is humungous, people. And there is art, sculpture, and antiquities crammed everywhere. And if you never got to visit Paris and the greatest art museum in the world, now you can from the comfort of your home or phone. Who needs a 15 hour flight cramped in a germy airplane?

VISIT THE LOUVRE HERE

I'm going to sucked in. I may never emerge. If you can't find me, I'll be in the Egyptian antiquities wing. Or maybe gazing at a Roman god. They're naked, you know.

[farida]

Just to add to the joy, I have a friend who works at the Louvre, as part of the visitor experiences team. If any of you should ever go there, give me a shout and I'll sort you out with a VIP ticket. No queueing and free audio guide.

I love the Louvre amd still remember how overawed I was on my first visit. I got so lost there. I walked until my knees buckled. I nearly died of thirst surrounded by 18th century French shepherds. But it was worth every single step.

[RAVENEYE]

Mar 31, 2021 4:05:17 GMT -6 farida said:

Just to add to the joy, I have a friend who works at the Louvre, as part of the visitor experiences team. If any of you should ever go there, give me a shout and I'll sort you out with a VIP ticket. No queueing and free audio guide.

I love the Louvre amd still remember how overawed I was on my first visit. I got so lost there. I walked until my knees buckled. I nearly died of thirst surrounded by 18th century French shepherds. But it was worth every single step.

I got to visit way back in 2009, on a whirlwind trip through Paris. I think I only got to spend like three hours in the museum, which was ridiculous. That's not even enough time to wrap one's head around the grandeur of the building itself, much less absorb much of the artwork. If ever I get to go back, no one's getting me out of that building for at least a week.

After that I'd spend a couple of days in the Monet museum and drown in giant canvases of water lilies. Yes, please.

Okay, how does one go about getting a job in the Louvre? B/c that's the job I want.