The Louvre is one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world , home to 300 000 works of art. This guide presents the highlights from the museum's rich collections, combining stunning reproductions with enlightening commentaries.

> The 300 major masterpieces

> Color floor plans for the entire museum to help you find your way around

> A dazzling and fascinating overview of the different departments : Near Eastern Antiquities ; Egyptian Antiquities ; Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities ; Islamic Arts ; Decorative Arts ; Sculptures ; Paintings ; Prints and Drawings ; Arts of Africa, America, and Oceania

> An invaluable reference tool that will enable you to get the most out of your visit

> A wonderful history of art that begins 10 000 years ago and ends in the mid-19th century

> A sumptuous souvenir of a museum that started out as a fortress in the Middle Ages and became a residence for the kings of France, serving as a backdrop to eight centuries of history