Description
Millions of people visit the Louvre Museum in Paris every year to gaze and gawk at its all-star art collection. But theres one star who gets a lot more attention than anyone elseand her very own waiting system, if you can believe it! Well, the Louvres many other masterpieces arent too happy about being overshadowedand theyre here to tell everyone what makes them just as worthy of the Mona Lisas teeming crowds.
With a focus on portraits and other person-centered artworks, Mona Lisa and the Others reveals the stories behind some of the Louvres most famous pieces. Napoleon Bonaparte takes readers behind the scenesat his own coronation; the Venus de Milo explains what happened to her missing arms; the Seated Scribe lets slip some gossip about the ancient Egyptian royal family. And of course, Mona Lisa reveals that theres more to her portrait than her mysterious smile . . .
Written in a light-hearted and contemporary style by Alice Harman and illustrated with the energetic artwork of Sir Quentin Blake, Mona Lisa and the Others is an entertaining introduction to the Louvres collection that will appeal to children, parents, and teachers from all walks of life.
Author: Alice Harman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 06/06/2023
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 11.28h x 8.81w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780500652749
Language: English
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