--- product_id: 195727008 title: "The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture" brand: "genevieve bresc-bautiergérard rondeau" price: "KD 52.90" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/195727008-the-louvre-the-history-the-collections-the-architecture store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture **Brand:** genevieve bresc-bautiergérard rondeau **Price:** KD 52.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture by genevieve bresc-bautiergérard rondeau - **How much does it cost?** KD 52.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/195727008-the-louvre-the-history-the-collections-the-architecture) ## Best For - genevieve bresc-bautiergérard rondeau enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted genevieve bresc-bautiergérard rondeau brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture ## Images ![The Louvre: The History, The Collections, The Architecture - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xy6B9wtHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Like Being There, Because I was Just There *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020* If you enjoyed your last visit to the Musee du Louvre, then this magnificent book is for you because it will take you right back there, minus the crowds standing in front of your favorite paintings or statues.  This book, printed in Italy, was originally published in French by top-tier publisher Citadelles & Mazenod, known for their exceptional art reproductions.  What you get here is what you actually see when you visit the Louvre -- that is, no digitally enhanced color saturated reproduction eye candy for your coffee table book.  No, instead, for example, you will see the Mona Lisa behind its thick, reflecting glass case, a little blurry, because that's how it is in the museum.  On the other hand, on the opposite wall where the Mona Lisa hangs in the Salle des Etats, the book presents Veronese's massive Wedding Feast at Cana in all its spectacular color-bursting glory because that's how you will see it in the Louvre (and it's on a full two page beautiful color spread without borders).Thus, paintings are shown in a variety of ways: some full page without borders, some with frames as you would see them in the museum (but most without), and a few closeups focusing on essential details. The point of this variety is to give you as close to a museum experience as possible. If you just want full dimension reproductions of paintings without frames, there are plenty of books already covering that. The same goes for statues: some are shown in the traditional full frontal manner. But others are shown from the side or behind, as though you were walking around them. If a few illustrations don’t fit the traditional mold of books about museums, then perhaps some leeway (and even enthusiasm!) can be given to the publisher of a 600 page art book for being a little avant garde on occasion. Again, recreating the museum experience is the purpose of this book.Of course, the iconic spaces like the Grande Galerie, galerie d’Apollon, Salon Denon (salles Mollien and Daru), Cour Marly, and the Napoleon III appartements, and others, are wonderfully covered in exquisite detail.The book is written in an easy to read, conversational style, just like having the author as your tour guide through the galleries. At less than $100.00, this book is a bargain. Only one caution: the book has no index. This could make finding your favs a journey on occasion — just like strolling through the world’s largest museum. ### ⭐⭐ Covers the architecture; the art is an afterthought *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020* This is definitely one of the most beautiful books about the Louvre, but, if you are seeking a good survey of the museum’s collections, you won't find this book very satisfying. The book traces the evolution of the museum and its unparalleled collections, and the photos of both the building and the art are gorgeous. As a sampler of the collections, however, it is very unsatisfactory. While there are abundant and gorgeous photos of the architecture, the photos of the art are too few and often unsatisfying. Many sculptures are photographed only from the back, or only as details (feet, hands, buttocks, etc.). There are a few excellent straightforward photos of paintings, but too many show the entire frame as well, which adds little and greatly reduces the space devoted to the painting. Additionally, there are numerous “artistic” shots of parts of frames, tantalizing bits of paintings (not closeups of interesting details, but seemingly random bits), and artworks from strange angles (through doorways, as reflections, etc.). This is all very nice, but quite frustrating for a reader seeking a representative selection of the collections. With these serious reservations, I recommend the book to readers interested in beautiful photos of the museum's architecture and how the collections are displayed. If you seek a good guide to the collections, you will find the books published by Abrams (Paintings in the Louvre, 1987) or Koenemann (Louvre, 2019) more satisfying; the latter is an especially good buy. Really, if you are interested in the art rather than the architecture, almost any other book is a better choice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The 2020 Vicarious Way *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020* This book offers, for a budget price, a trip to the center of the art world of Paris (and of most of European art). It is a sumptuously illustrated book with top level printing. The essays accompanying it are intelligent and have the unique aspect of incorporating a tremendous amount of detail about the architecture of the Louvre (inside and out). Additionally, there is a significant emphasis in the photographs selected to show the deep collection of sculpture from the 19th century back to Classical Greece. So, rather than the common, large format art book of a museum, mostly filled with paintings, this one gives at least equal space to the complex architecture of the Louvre and the remarkable three-dimensional lovely sculpture, spread throughout. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/195727008-the-louvre-the-history-the-collections-the-architecture](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/195727008-the-louvre-the-history-the-collections-the-architecture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*