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Louvre Museum Located on the Right Bank of the Seine in

Louvre Museum
Located on the Right Bank of the Seine in 1st arrondissement 
Approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory

to the 21st century
Area of 72,735 square metres (782,910 square feet).
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History of Louvre Louvre was commissioned by King Phillipe-Auguste in 1190.

History of Louvre

Louvre was commissioned by King Phillipe-Auguste in 1190.
It

was originally designed as a fortress to protect the French from Viking raiders.
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In late 15th century the original fortress was demolished and the

In late 15th century the original fortress was demolished and the

wing along the Seine river was built.
1546 Lovre was converted by 
Francis I into the main residence of the French Kings
The palace was extended during the 16th century by architect Pierre Lescot
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In 1682, Louis XIV chose leaft the Louvre primarily as a

In 1682, Louis XIV chose leaft the Louvre primarily as a place to

display the royal collection, including, from 1692, a collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture.
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The museum opened on 10 August 1793 The collection is divided

The museum opened on 10 August 1793
The collection is divided

among 8 curatorial departments: 
Egyptian Antiquities; 
Near Eastern Antiquities; 
Greek, Etruscan and
 Roman Antiquities; 
Islamic Art; 
Sculpture; 
Decorative Arts;
Paintings;
Prints and Drawings
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During the Second Empire (19th century) the Louvre was expanded again

During the Second Empire (19th century) the Louvre was expanded again

with the addition of the Richelieu wing.
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Louvre Pyramid The Louvre Pyramid was built in 1989 by the

Louvre Pyramid

The Louvre Pyramid was built in 1989 by the renowned

American architect I.M. Pei.
It functions as the museum's main entrance.
The glass pyramid allows the sunlight to enter the underground floor.
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Antonio Canova's Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss

Antonio Canova's Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss 

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Venus of Milos

Venus of Milos 

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Seated Scribe

Seated Scribe

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Winged Victory

Winged Victory

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Information Sources http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/louvre.htm https://bonjourparis.com/history/brief-history-louvre/ https://www.livescience.com/31935-louvre-museum.html

Information Sources

http://www.aviewoncities.com/paris/louvre.htm
https://bonjourparis.com/history/brief-history-louvre/
https://www.livescience.com/31935-louvre-museum.html