Exploring ArtChapter 6:
Art History and YouWeb Museum ActivitiesLouvre Museum, Paris, France
Pretend you are an art historian traveling to the city of Paris. You don't need a plane ticket, though. Simply click on the link above to visit the Louvre, one of the world's most famous museums. Explore the online collection of paintings. Study the interactive time line at the museum's Web site. What differences do you notice between the artworks from different time periods? Choose one of your favorite paintings to study closely. Now investigate the work as if you were an art historian. What facts did you learn about the piece? Write down your thoughts in a paragraph or two.  | 
