The reactions to the Louvre can be varied as much as human bengs vary--
However, one must remember that the Lourve had an animal dimension, too.
It's hallways were used for indoor fox hunting adventures by the Louis
courts---so don't get too sentimental.

Linda Nakamura

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Subject: Re: THE LOUVRE
Author:  [log in to unmask] (John A. Bing) at INTERNET
Date:    10/2/98 4:49 AM


On Fri, 2 Oct 1998 03:27:02 GMT, Emanuel wrote:

>A few days ago I've visited The Louvre for the first time

                snip

> knowledge, doesn't make sense.    The human dimension is not
>respected in such place.
>
>I left hating this place.
>
>Comments would be appreciated
>
        My reading of the above is that Emanuel's reaction is both
misguided and very sad.  The human dimension is everywhere and in
everything in that building.  It was concieved by man, built by man
and the art inside is the product of the human mind and body.  What
better way to see and experience the best and creative side of man?

Or have I missed something in his message?

John Bing

American Academy of Ophthalmology
The Eye M.D.s
http://www.eyenet.org