“Buon giorno. They say I have the most famous smile in the world, so it's natural I should be the first to greet you,” a voice says over the image of the Mona Lisa. “There are those who think I'm someone else, even a disguised portrait of the painter himself, but you'll have to keep guessing about that; my enigmatic smile is not about to reveal any secrets to you, certainly not after only 500 years.” Another The Da Vinci Code? Nope: Voices from the Louvre is an introduction to some of the most celebrated artworks in the world-famous museum—27 paintings in all, including works by Watteau, Fragonard, David, Delacroix, Ingres, Renoir, and Monet, with each piece “telling” its own tale in the first person. Viewers will see complete paintings, as well as detailed close-ups, while the narration intertwines history and art, providing ample opportunities for further discussion. The outstanding teacher's guide includes the complete script, review questions, matching items and true/false quizzes, activity ideas, and crossword puzzles. Also available in a French version, this is highly recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (R. Reagan)
Voices from the Louvre: Every Painting Tells a Story
(2006) 30 min. DVD: $39.95 (teacher’s guide included). Tralco-Lingo Fun. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-55409-190-X. Volume 21, Issue 5
Voices from the Louvre: Every Painting Tells a Story
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