Start at the world’s most famous and most visited museum, the Louvre, with works from the Ancient Greeks to the 19th century masters like Delacroix. Discuss Michelangelo’s “Slaves” while strolling through this former royal palace. We’ll answer popular questions, like why Mona Lisa is smiling and why the Venus de Milo has no arms before moving across the river towards the Musée d’Orsay.
After a break for lunch, we’ll delve into Impressionist work like Monet ‘s waterlilies and Renoir’s “Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette” while discussing Van Gogh’s famous “Bedroom in Arles” and other masterpieces. By the end, you’ll understand why Paris has become one of the most important hubs for artists in the whole world.
Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)
Mona Lisa, Da Vinci,
Venus de Milo,
Michelangelo’s Slaves,
Winged Victory of Samothrace,
Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass,
Renoir’s Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette,
Monet’s Poppy Field and Waterlilies,
Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles