The Musee D'Orsay

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Summary: A gorgeous presentation
Review: This fine display reveals the works displayed in the Musee d'Orsay, housed in an old railway station and saved from destruction in 1970. These works from 1848-1914 gather painting styles from a variety of French museums and include not only the museum's masterpieces, but text which traces the evolution and influences of these works. Works in jewelry, glassware, photography and architecture round out the display in this gorgeous presentation.

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Summary: The Musee D'Orsay
Review: Upon first gaze , this comprehensive new book of the collections in the Musee D'Orsay - by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, looks like a must have for any art lover. It is a big, juicy book with hundreds of full-color photographs. The cover is arresting - that beautiful familiar view of one of the world's best user friendly museums. Unfortunately, this is a classic case of "don't judge a book by its cover." All the plates are totally off-color, many too dark to see any detail. All the white highlights are missing from the reproductions. The person responsible for checking the print quality of the reproductions did not do an accurate job. We were quite shocked - considering the price of this book , for us, as Canadians. ($116) What good is an art book if the colors are off - especially for this period in art which was all about color and light? If you want to purchase a good book of the Musee D'Orsay Collections I would recommend instead the book "Treasures of the Musee D'Orsay" by Francoise Cachin. Although less comprehensive in content, it presents a more accurate depiction of the works, and is a far more inspiring book visually.

Rating:
Summary: The Musee D'Orsay
Review: Upon first gaze , this comprehensive new book of the collections in the Musee D'Orsay - by Alexandra Bonfante-Warren, looks like a must have for any art lover. It is a big, juicy book with hundreds of full-color photographs. The cover is arresting - that beautiful familiar view of one of the world's best user friendly museums. Unfortunately, this is a classic case of "don't judge a book by its cover." All the plates are totally off-color, many too dark to see any detail. All the white highlights are missing from the reproductions. The person responsible for checking the print quality of the reproductions did not do an accurate job. We were quite shocked - considering the price of this book , for us, as Canadians. ($116) What good is an art book if the colors are off - especially for this period in art which was all about color and light? If you want to purchase a good book of the Musee D'Orsay Collections I would recommend instead the book "Treasures of the Musee D'Orsay" by Francoise Cachin. Although less comprehensive in content, it presents a more accurate depiction of the works, and is a far more inspiring book visually.