Louvre Atlanta Expands
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta
Photo by Timothy Hursley
Slated to run through September 2, 2007, “Decorative Arts of the Kings” debuted in March at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. This new addition to the three-year Louvre Atlanta exhibition explores the legendary opulence, tastes and lifestyles of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI.
“Decorative Arts of the Kings” includes examples of furniture, tapestry, ceramics and silver crafted by manufactures such as Les Gobelins and Sevres and by artists such as Germain and Auguste. These works — many of which were created for the Palace of Versailles — demonstrate the excellence of the French artisans in the royal factories, which were largely subsidized by the kings.
On view concurrently with “Kings as Collectors”, “Decorative Arts of the Kings” rounds out the first year of Louvre Atlanta; a three-year exhibition which traces the history and development of the Louvre from the 17th century through the present. The second year of the exhibition will feature masterpieces from the Louvre’s Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman antiquities departments; while the final year will highlight the development of the present-day Louvre. This unique exhibition was developed in an exclusive partnership with the Musee du Louvre in Paris, and features hundreds of works from the Louvre’s collection; some of which have never been on public display.
Access to the High Museum of Art is excellent, with elevator access to all floors (the main entrance is on the second floor) and barrier-free access throughout the galleries. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the front desk. And as an added bonus, the museum is conveniently located across the street from the Arts Center MARTA rail station.
For more information about the High Museum of Art and the Louvre Atlanta exhibition, visit www.high.org.
Atlanta boasts a diverse menu of cultural attractions, and thanks to the 1996 Paralympics there is a high level of access throughout the city. For more information about accessible lodging, transportation and attractions in Atlanta, consult the Spring 2007 issue of Emerging Horizons.