Louvre, a symbol of French culture and art, entered a new phase in its development with a brand new establishment in Lens. With its complete richness and diversity, Louvre-Lens <\/strong>museum officially opened its doors to its first visitors on December 12th<\/sup>, 2012. With the opening of the new Louvre-Lens, formerly a disused coalfield, not only do the most prestigious artworks in the collection will get a new lease on life, but the place where it stands also gets the attention of the public.<\/p>\n This brand new Louvre-Lens<\/strong> made with glass and light in a green setting looks stunning. Designed by the architects from the Japanese firm Sanaa, the transparency and reflection are the integral features of its design. It makes for a perfect setting for the exceptional works which constitute the Louvre’s permanent collection.<\/p>\n The Louvre-Lens<\/em> hosts three main galleries: the Galerie du Temps, le Pavillon de Verre and La Galerie d’Exposition Temporaire. The Galeries du Temps is 120-meters long and is the master wing of the museum which exhibits masterpieces from the Paris Louvre<\/strong> over a five-year period, showcasing works in chronological and geographic order, initially focusing on the periods of the Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Modern art.<\/p>\n In the beginning, 205 works will be exhibited in this Louvre<\/em> gallery over the next five years: 70 works for Antiquity, 45 works for the Middle Ages and 90 pieces for Modern Art. Le Pavillon de Verre (Glass Pavilion) is a continuation of the Galerie du Temps, where visitors can view artworks from neighboring museums in the region.<\/p>\n Finally, La Galerie d’Exposition Temporaire houses the museum’s two temporary exhibits per year. Until March 11, 2013, The Renaissance: Revolutions in the arts in Europe 1400-1530<\/em> is on display, featuring over 250 artworks that showcase the most innovative themes during this influential period. Among them, the incomplete work by Leonardo da Vinci, The Virgin and Child with St. Anne<\/em> and the monumental wood carving by Albrecht D\u00fcrer, The Triumphal Arch of Maximilian, <\/em>would be a part of the Louvre-Lens<\/span> exhibition.<\/p>\n So get aboard our Seine River Cruise<\/a> and make a visit to the marvelous Louvre museum!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An Exciting Addition to the Louvre Louvre, a symbol of French culture and art, entered a new phase in its development with a brand new establishment in Lens. With its complete richness and diversity, Louvre-Lens museum officially opened its doors … Continue reading Three New Louvre Galleries<\/h2>\n