- CHRISTMAS IN PARIS -

Louvre Part 2

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The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass pyramid commissioned by then French president François Mitterrand, designed by Chinese architect, I. M. Pei and constructed in the central courtyard. It was opened in 1989. The pyramid covers the Louvre entresol and forms part of the modern entrance to the museum.

One of the galleries' ornate ceilings (right)

The Terracotta and Greek Ceramics Gallery (left).......





...... and mosaic section (below)

The Middle Ages and Renaissance Galleries in the Richelieu Wing (right and below)

Ceramics in the Richelieu Wing (above, left and below)

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