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The Open University

Musée du Louvre

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Explore the rich history and artistic treasures of one of the world's most famous museums in this 4-hour course. Delve into key themes and issues in art history, gain insights into the Louvre's development, and examine principal artists and works housed within its walls. Engage in a series of activities designed to deepen understanding of the museum's significance and collections. Discover how the Louvre has shaped and been shaped by artistic movements throughout history.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Themes and issues in the history of art
  • 1 Themes and issues in the history of art
  • 2 The Louvre
  • 2 The Louvre
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Activities 3 to 5
  • 2.3 Activities 6 to 8
  • 2.4 Activities 9 and 10
  • 3 Principal artists and works
  • 3 Principal artists and works
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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  • This course was informational but may have been a bit dated. The historical aspects were very interesting.

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