The Grand Louvre

I.M. Pei about his controversial Pyramid, all the secrets of the Grand Louvre are revealed through its metamorphosis. Here we are taken back in time to see the foundations to Philippe Auguste's 12th-century fortress, the ramparts of Charles the 5th, the transport of the horses of Marly and the bulls of Khorsabad; then we are privileged to discover with I.M. Pei the rooms in the Richelieu aisle and the space of the carousel around his famous Pyramid."> <BODY> <h2>The Grand Louvre</h2><br> <I>"Highly Recommended! A massive restoration and renovation project was conducted at the Louvre from 1983-1993; this program documents that massive project, providing clear footage of each step along the way, and discussing the Louvre's history. Interviews are conducted with former French President François Mitterand and I.M. Pei, the architect who talks about the controversial pyramid in front of the museum. The viewer is given a glimpse of the rooms in the Richelieu aisle and foundations of the former palace that date back to the 12th century. The sound and images are very clear and the program is well organized and easy to follow; it is highly recommended to people interested in art and art history, and also may be enjoyable for people interested in visiting the Louvre to gain a better appreciation of the building itself."</I> -EMRO Review<BR> <I>"Highly Recommended. This program provides an overview of the ambitious architectural master plan for the expansion of the Louvre. An extensive interview with I.M. Pei describes the challenges of transforming the Louvre; also we see valuable footage of the excavation and reconstruction process."</I> -Library Journal<BR> <I>"Highly Recommended! A fascinating documentary."</I> -WYBE-TV<BR> <B>Associated Article</B>: <I>28 Places to See Before You Die</I> -Smithsonian Magazine<BR> A rare and wonderful program, which includes never-before-seen footage of the Louvre shot between 1983 and 1993. From the first declaration of the late French President, François Mitterand, "the Louvre will be given back to the Arts," to the perspective, offered by famed American architect <B>I.M. Pei</B> about his controversial Pyramid, all the secrets of the Grand Louvre are revealed through its metamorphosis. Here we are taken back in time to see the foundations to Philippe Auguste's 12th-century fortress, the ramparts of Charles the 5th, the transport of the horses of Marly and the bulls of Khorsabad; then we are privileged to discover with I.M. Pei the rooms in the Richelieu aisle and the space of the carousel around his famous Pyramid. Produced by the Centre Audiovisuel. 08DR/CL JSCA 60 min. <A HREF="index.htm" target=_top>Home</a><br> </BODY>