问答题 Dear friends, welcome to the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world. My name is Barbara and I'll be your guide to discover the treasures of art during different periods of history.
The Louvre was built in 1204 and was originally the royal castle. Now, it becomes the Palace of Arts and holds one of the richest museums in the world. Its collection, which ranges from Egyptian art of 5000 B.C. to nineteenth-century work. is divided into seven departments: Oriental Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Objets d'Art; Sculptures; Paintings; and Prints and Drawings until 1848.
Inside the Louvre, you can view the exceptional collection of European paintings ranging from 1400 to 1900 and the large scale nineteenth-century French paintings. Try to interpret the enigmatic smile of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, or admire the perfect proportions of the Venus de Milo. Each artwork is unique in its beauty, be it paintings or sculptures. Use your imagination and artistic eyes to appreciate the valuable heritage of mankind.
With its seven sections, the Louvre Museum is colossal in size, and owns an extraordinary number of works of art. Currently, there are about 28,000 collections on display, which are only 5% or so of the Louvre's treasures, most of which are being kept in storage in the cellars. Even for the mere 5%, you will find that one day is by no means enough. There are several tours possible depending on the time available. You can wander about in leisurely fashion through the art of various countries and centuries or make a closer examination of a specific artistic style that interests you in particular.
With my brief introduction and a detailed map in hand, I believe you will have an unforgettable experience here in this magnificent palace. Now you may explore by yourself and let US meet at the Glass Pyramid entrance at 5 P.m. Good luck and enjoy yourself.