Louvre is one of the most famous museums in the world, with millions of visitors each year. For those who cannot visit the site and see the marvels of the world culture, the museum has a virtual tour, which is a treat in the period of COVID-related restrictions. Of course, when visiting Louvre, one cannot but spend some time in front of the famous woman many call Gioconda. The virtual tour provides an opportunity to go beyond the observer’s pleasure and dig deeper into the world of Mona Lisa and Da Vinci (“The Mona Lisa”). When starting a tour, I expected to see a painting on my screen and enjoy at least a digital view of the masterpiece. Instead, I learned about the master, the woman, and even the place related to the painting creation process. This was an interesting experience involving the blending of pure art and technology. People can reconstruct some details linked to famous artworks.
Another item that attracted my attention was the painting by Joseph Vien Dedalus and Icarus. The tour I took was devoted to mythology, and I chose it as I am fascinated by the matter. At that, I was mainly attracted by Darth Vader’s helmet, so I wanted to see the way it contributed to the exhibition. However, the painting by Vien became a more interesting work for me (“Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader”). I love the myth, and I was astonished by the artist’s ability to tell the story within a motionless episode. Dedalus is caring and loving, trying to adjust the wings to keep his sin safe while the child is targeting the heights. The boy is doomed, which is revealed in the painting, and this precision is what makes the artwork stand out.
Works Cited
“Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader.” Louvre, 2021, Web.
“The Mona Lisa in Virtual Reality in Your Own Home.” Louvre, 2021, Web.