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And here's a good accounting of the Mona Lisa's journey in hiding during WW2, and the existence of the other copies. https://www.artcuriouspodcast.com/artcurio

And here's a good accounting of the Mona Lisa's journey in hiding during WW2, and the existence of the other copies. https://www.artcuriouspodcast.com/artcuriouspodcast/1 https://www.artcuriouspodcast.com/artcuriouspodcast/1 It's underwhelming in real life, very small, dimly lit, under thick glass, teeming with tourists. Online art is a great endeavor but there's no context for art without the space in which it lives, and in this I think the Musée d'Orsay is the better space.

musicale 6y ago
> there's no context for art without the space in which it lives Interesting - I tend to think of context in terms of things like social, cultural, or historical context rather than the physical space. Potentially online museums and galleries can provide a lot more historical context than a physical museums could, not only by providing supporting information but also by including many works that would not necessarily be located in the same physical museums. But I'm intrigued by the physical space issue - perhaps using 3D graphics, VR, and AR could help virtual gallery attendees to gain a better spacial understanding of the work as well as how it is displayed in the physical museum. In terms of current social, cultural, and historical context, I think virtual galleries can certainly present works in the context of current culture and recent history, and I also wonder if there are effective ways to provide a shared experience of visiting a gallery with other people, including people that you know as well as random members of the public, much as you might have in a physical gallery or museum.
ghaff 6y ago
If I have one day in Paris, it's definitely the Musée d'Orsay rather than the Louvre. Nothing against the Louvre of course, but the setting isn't really as good and you really have to plan where you spend your time.
- devchix 6y ago
  I highly recommend The Musée Marmottan, probably my favorite in Paris. Small and intimate space, beautiful light, charming interior, and doesn't feel like a museum. The collection is beautiful and well worth the visit.

musicale 6y ago

> there's no context for art without the space in which it lives Interesting - I tend to think of context in terms of things like social, cultural, or historical context rather than the physical space. Potentially online museums and galleries can provide a lot more historical context than a physical museums could, not only by providing supporting information but also by including many works that would not necessarily be located in the same physical museums. But I'm intrigued by the physical space issue - perhaps using 3D graphics, VR, and AR could help virtual gallery attendees to gain a better spacial understanding of the work as well as how it is displayed in the physical museum. In terms of current social, cultural, and historical context, I think virtual galleries can certainly present works in the context of current culture and recent history, and I also wonder if there are effective ways to provide a shared experience of visiting a gallery with other people, including people that you know as well as random members of the public, much as you might have in a physical gallery or museum.

ghaff 6y ago

If I have one day in Paris, it's definitely the Musée d'Orsay rather than the Louvre. Nothing against the Louvre of course, but the setting isn't really as good and you really have to plan where you spend your time.

devchix 6y ago
I highly recommend The Musée Marmottan, probably my favorite in Paris. Small and intimate space, beautiful light, charming interior, and doesn't feel like a museum. The collection is beautiful and well worth the visit.