Is the glass pyramid a masterpiece?
Chapter 1

From fortress to palace

Chapter 2

Masterpieces and mysteries

Chapter 3

The modern museum

Chapter 4

Behind the scenes

Ch 3 · The modern museum
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gertrude The controversial glass pyramid of I.M. Pei

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My Little Louvre
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gertrude Sort iconic artworks into their museum wings to discover the secrets of the Louvre.

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That grand museum in Paris, yeah, Was a fortress long ago, oh-oh!

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gertrude Why the pyramid has 673 glass panes

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi connection

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Fun Fact

Secret geometry: The glass pyramid has the exact same proportions as the Great Pyramid of Giza, bringing ancient Egyptian geometry to Paris.

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The underground city of the Carrousel

gertrude The underground city of the Carrousel

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Glossary
louvre (noun)
The world's largest museum, located in Paris, which transitioned from a royal palace to a public gallery. It's where the Mona Lisa keeps her mysterious smile.

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Quiz

What is the actual number of glass panes in the Louvre's main pyramid?

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Gossip

Is the glass pyramid a masterpiece?

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gertrude The Louvre Abu Dhabi connection

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Quiz

In which city outside of France can you visit another official Louvre museum?

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gertrude The underground city of the Carrousel

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Quiz

What material was used for the metal framework supporting the Louvre's glass pyramid?

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Quiz

Who designed the famous glass pyramid entrance of the Louvre, opened in 1989?

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Quiz

What is the name of the upside-down glass pyramid located in the underground shopping mall?

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Quiz

How many smaller pyramids surround the main glass pyramid in the Louvre's courtyard?

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Quiz

What is the primary function of the main glass pyramid today?

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Quiz

Which major French President championed the Grand Louvre expansion project in the 1980s?

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