Photographer's Note
Το μουσείο του Λούβρου (γαλλικά: Musée du Louvre) είναι ένα από τα μεγαλύτερα και παλαιότερα μουσεία τέχνης στον κόσμο. Βρίσκεται στο κέντρο του Παρισιού, στις όχθες του Σηκουάνα και εκθέτει 35.000 έργα τέχνης - το 8% των αποκτημάτων του, που υπολογίζονται στα 445.000 κομμάτια [1]. Οι μόνιμες συλλογές του μουσείου καταλαμβάνουν συνολικά έκταση 60.600 τετραγωνικών μέτρων και ανάμεσα σε αυτές είναι και οι ελληνικές, που καλύπτουν[2] 25 αίθουσες ή χώρους.
Η ονομασία
Το Λούβρο αρχικά ήταν φρούριο αμυντικό και υπάρχουν διάφορες εκδοχές για την ονομασία του. Σύμφωνα με την πρώτη, ονομάστηκε Λούβρο λόγω του τοπωνυμίου της περιοχής όπου οικοδομήθηκε - αυτή λεγόταν Lupara. Πιθανολογείται ότι η περιοχή ονομαζόταν έτσι επειδή είχε πολλούς λύκους (στα λατινικά lupus και το θηλυκό, δηλαδή λύκαινα, στην καθομιλουμένη της εποχής εκείνης στη Γαλλία, λεγόταν lupara)[3]. Μια άλλη εκδοχή[4] είναι ότι η ονομασία προέρχεται από την σαξονική λέξη lauer ou lower που σήμαινε το οχυρωμένο φρούριο. Τρίτη εκδοχή: από τη φράση "L'Œuvre" για το αριστουργηματικό έργο, που όμως δεν είναι ιδιαίτερα πιθανή αφού το κτίσμα αναφέρεται ως Λούβρο ήδη από το 1200, όταν ακόμα στο φρούριο δεν υπήρχε καμία συλλογή.
This article is about the museum. For the building, see Palais du Louvre. For higher education, see École du Louvre. For the architectural element, see Louver.
Coordinates: 48°51′37″N 2°20′15″E / 48.860395°N 2.337599°E / 48.860395; 2.337599
Musée du Louvre
The Louvre palace (Richelieu wing)
Musée du Louvre is located in Paris
Location within Paris
Established 1793
Location Palais Royal, Musée du Louvre,
75001 Paris, France
Type Art museum, Design/Textile Museum, Historic site
Visitor figures
8.3 million (2007)[1]
8.5 million (2008)[2]
8.5 million (2009)[dead link][3]
* Ranked 1st nationally
* Ranked 1st globally
Director Henri Loyrette
Curator Marie-Laure de Rochebrune
Public transit access
* Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre Metro-M.svg Paris m 1 jms.svg Paris m 7 jms.svg
* Louvre-Rivoli Metro-M.svg Paris m 1 jms.svg
Website www.louvre.fr
The Musée du Louvre (French pronunciation: [myze dy luvʁ]), or officially Grand Louvre — in English the Louvre Museum or simply the Louvre — is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited art museum in the world and a historic monument. It is a central landmark of Paris and located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement (district). Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 19th century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 square metres (652,300 square feet).
The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which began as a fortress built in the late 12th century under Philip II. Remnants of the fortress are still visible. The building was extended many times to form the present Louvre Palace. In 1682, Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his household, leaving the Louvre primarily as a place to display the royal collection, including, from 1692, a collection of antique sculpture.[4] In 1692, the building was occupied by the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres and the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, which in 1699 held the first of a series of salons. The Académie remained at the Louvre for 100 years.[5] During the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed that the Louvre should be used as a museum, to display the nation's masterpieces.
The museum opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being royal and confiscated church property. Because of structural problems with the building, the museum was closed in 1796 until 1801. The size of the collection increased under Napoleon when the museum was renamed the Musée Napoléon. After his defeat at Waterloo, many works seized by Napoleon's armies were returned to their original owners. The collection was further increased during the reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X, and during the Second French Empire the museum gained 20,000 pieces. Holdings have grown steadily through donations and gifts since the Third Republic, except during the two World Wars. As of 2008, the collection is divided among eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings.
Critiques | Translate
Nard
(6972) 2011-01-03 4:42
Hi
Nice composition of the pyramid of Louvre. I like your POV which gives another futuristic view of the pyramid with a good constrast on the sky.
Regards and happy new year
Bernard
npecanhuk
(79329) 2011-01-03 4:45
Hi Nick!
Very attractive picture specially for its original pov and smart composition!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan
timecapturer
(49288) 2011-01-03 5:22
Hi Nick
beautifully balanced composition and imaginative view of this well photographed place. Good DOF and sharpness against a powder blue sky. I love it!
Regards
Brian D.
baclama
(19214) 2011-01-03 5:37
bonjour,
de jolis reflets tout doux legerement embués...
une photo originale de cette pyramide si photogenique
bien vu et bien fait
TFS
vero
mayjayne
(7204) 2011-01-03 6:32
A very original perspective of the much photographed Lourve, coupled with an interesting reflection that seems to be the blending agent' for the oldern architecture with the modern futuristic glass look.
Happy New Year!
May
sabermonajati
(11537) 2011-01-03 8:49
hi
astonishing architecture you captured.ths frame shot skilful.
regard
saber
PaulVDV
(62804) 2011-01-03 14:43
Hello Nick,
Great use of the provided elements.
A picture that made me smile but I think a very succesful result.
Best regards, Paul
vasilpro
(41801) 2011-01-04 14:12
Γεια σου Νίκο,
Εξαιρετική σύνθεση από μια πολύ καλά επιλεγμένη γωνιά λήψης, όμορφο παιχνίδι με την αντανάκλαση, ωραία χρώματα και πολύ καλό φωτισμό.
Καλό βράδυ, Βασίλης.
dip
(21408) 2011-01-05 2:54
Γεια σου Νικο,
Πολυ καλη επιλογη γωνιας ληψης,καταπλικτικη προοπτικη και πολυ καλο καδραρισμα,
Ευχες για ενα ευτιχισμενο 2011,
Δημητρης.
siolaw
(38294) 2011-01-05 4:22
Hi Nick
Good POV from the pyramid's corner... it gives a different graphical impact to it than the usual side view. Good light management and colours.
Greetings
Laurent
jhm
(211734) 2011-01-06 4:11
Hello Nick,
A visit to Paris care for a wonderful and spectacular picture.
perhaps a little artwork image.
Perspective and depth are nice for look at.
Excellent captured and composed.
Nice presentation too. TFS.
Best regards,
John.
lilito
(3534) 2011-01-07 1:03
Bonjour Nick
Quel bel effet prisme! Une prise originale, avec une lumière tout aussi belle, bravo!
Bonne journée
Lily
batalay
(41261) 2011-01-17 4:08
Hello Nick,
Once again you demonstrate your originality in approaching a famous scene. Of the dozens of photos I've seen of the Louvre Pyramid, this is different. It appears almost like a translucent veil interposed between the viewer and the Baroque Era building in the rear.
Warm regards,
Bulent
HFASSOURAKIS
(4) 2011-02-19 2:26
ΕΞΟΧΗ ΓΩΝΙΑ ΛΗΨΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΟ ΠΑΙΓΝΙΔΙ ΑΝΤΑΝΑΚΛΑΣΗΣ
ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟΣ ΦΩΤΣΜΟΣ
ΠΟΛΗ ΚΑΛΗ ΙΔΕΑ
ΜΦΧ
ΗΡΑΚΛΗΣ
livermore
(1631) 2012-10-21 2:16
Bonjour Nick,
Interessant cadrage pour un sujet pris et repris de nombreuses fois.
Amitiés
Vincent
Photo Information
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Copyright: NICK IFANTIS (ifanik)
(21679)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2010-12-26
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Pentax K7, Tamron developing 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5
- Exposição: f/5.0, 1/800 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): *YOUR FAVORITES*, Paris, la pyramide du Louvre, PARIS 2010 [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2011-01-03 4:37
- Favoritos: 1 [ver]