The Louvre is one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, home to 300,000 works of art. This guide presents the highlights from thge museum's rich collections, combining stunning reproductions with enlightening commentaries. This book includes: The 300 major masterpieces Color floor plans for the entire museum to help you find your way around. A dazzling and fascinating overview of the different departments: Near Eastern Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquites; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Arts; Decorative Arts; Sculptures; Paintings; Prints and Drawings; Arts of Africa, America, and Oceania. an invaluable reference tool that will enable you to get the most out of your visit. A wonderful history of art that begins 10,000 years ago and ends in the mid-19th century. A sumptuous souvenir of a museum that started out as a fortress in the Middle Ages and became a residence for the kings of France, serving as a backdrop to eight centuries of history.