PARIS.- How did Leonardo Da Vinci manage
to paint
such perfect faces? For the first time a quantitative chemical analysis
has been
done on seven paintings from the Louvre Museum (including the Mona Lisa)
without
extracting any samples. Thi…
Quantitative Chemical Analysis Sheds New Light on Leonardo Da Vinci’s Faces
PARIS.- How did Leonardo Da Vinci manage to paint such perfect faces? For the first time a quantitative chemical analysis has been done on seven paintings from the Louvre Museum (including the Mona Lisa) without extracting any samples. This shows the c…
Archaeology & History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Opens at the Louvre
PARIS.- This Louvre
exhibition
invites visitors on a journey into the heart of Arabia,
accompanied by a
photographic exploration of the region’s sumptuous landscapes. It
is
conceived as a series of waypoints along the r…
Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Opens at the Louvre
PARIS.- This exhibition invites visitors on a journey into the heart of Arabia, accompanied by a photographic exploration of the region’s sumptuous landscapes. It is conceived as a series of waypoints along the roads or trails criss-crossing the p…
William Kentridge at the Louvre: Egyptian Sketchbooks
PARIS.-
The South African artist William Kentridge,
born in Johannesburg in 1955, is chiefly known for his drawings,
dominated by
pastel and charcoal and usually conceived as the basis for animated
films. But
Kentridge also works in en…
William Kentridge at the Louvre: Egyptian Sketchbooks
PARIS.- The South African artist William Kentridge, born in Johannesburg in 1955, is chiefly known for his drawings, dominated by pastel and charcoal and usually conceived as the basis for animated films. But Kentridge also works in engraving, collage …
Paris Photo 2010 will Focus on Central Europe Photographers
PARIS.- Held at the Carrousel du Louvre from 18th to 21st
November 2010, Paris Photo, the world’s leading fair for 19th Century, modern
and contemporary photography will bring together 103 exhibitors including 90
galleries and 13 publisher…
Paris Photo 2010 will Put the Spotlight on Central Europe
PARIS.- Held at the Carrousel du Louvre from 18th to 21st November 2010, Paris Photo, the world’s leading fair for 19th Century, modern and contemporary photography will bring together 103 exhibitors including 90 galleries and 13 publishers. With …