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post Feb 29 2008, 12:28 PM
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"Travelers could easily get lost in them for at least a day," said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Michele Perry. "This top 10 is a check list to see the very finest artwork in the world."

The list was compiled based on traffic to the attractions on tripadvisor.com and is not endorsed by Reuters:

1. Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Once a fortified palace that was the home to kings of France, the Louvre is now the world's most famous museum, renowned for some of the finest pieces of art in the world, including the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.

2. Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome, Italy

Spanning nearly nine miles, the Roman Catholic Church's Vatican collection is one of the largest and most stunning in the world. Estimated to have more than four million visitors annually, the Vatican museums feature the art of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and, of course, Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

3. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York

From Picasso to Pollock, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on New York City's Museum Mile, is one of the world's largest museums with over two million pieces of artwork and enough variety for any enthusiast. Peruse the Greek sculptures, admire the armory or browse the 2,000 European paintings, all contained in a magnificent Beaux-Art facade building.

4. J. Paul Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

The Getty features a remarkable collection, including the works of Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne. The museum's structure is a piece of art in itself, and the grounds also feature beautiful gardens, and views of Los Angeles.

5. Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France

Enjoy Van Gogh's "Starry Night," inside the Musee D'Orsay, a former train station built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, with a dramatic glass roof. Specializing in 19th and 20th century artwork, the museum displays a striking collection of Impressionism, including famous works by Monet, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Degas.

6. Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Experience (or at least admire) Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," in the Uffizi Gallery, one of the oldest museums in the world featuring works from Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci in the heart of Florence.

7. Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Located on Chicago's Loop, The Art Institute of Chicago boasts extensive Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections, including more than 30 pieces by Monet. Visit France from afar through Monet's "Haystacks" and spending time "At the Moulin Rouge," one of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's famous paintings.

8. Tate Modern, London, England

Enjoy the electric art at the Tate Modern, displayed in a former Bankside Power Station, with views of the Thames River and Millennium Bridge. Remember the "Forgotten Horizon," one of Dali's many masterpieces and part of one of the largest collections of Surrealism in the World.

9. Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

One of the largest and most impressive collections in the world, not surprisingly, the Prado Museum is most famous for its assortment of works from Spanish artists such as Goya, Velasquez, Murillo, and El Greco.

10. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the National Gallery of Art is comprised of an east and west building, and features a sculpture garden surrounding a large fountain. Modern art fans should head to the east building, where works by Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol are displayed.


have you been to any of these? if not, which one would you most want to go to? any recommendations on other good art museums?


i've been to 3, 8, and 10. new york, london and washington.
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 12:31 PM
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I've been to the Met (3). I want to visit 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
Too bad the MoMA isn't on there. Hopefully it will be someday.
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 12:43 PM
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i like the MoMA better than the national gallery of art (10)
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 01:17 PM
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I have only been to the J. Paul Getty. I love the garden.
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 02:01 PM
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Art Institute of Chicago is retarded; Metropolitan Museum isn't too shabby. Museums in Washington DC aren't that great, either.
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(MissHygienic @ Feb 29 2008, 03:01 PM) *
Museums in Washington DC aren't that great, either.

that's how i felt
 
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ive only been to the metropolitan on that list.

and yes, the museums in dc are boring as hell. but ive only been to a few and none were art museums

i wanna go to all of them =]
 
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my all time fave- Musee du Louvre, Paris, France
 
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post Feb 29 2008, 10:37 PM
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QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Feb 29 2008, 12:43 PM) *
i like the MoMA better than the national gallery of art (10)

Definitely. I love modern art, especially the MoMA's collection.
 
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The S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington D.C. is my personal favorite. And I've been to the #10.
 
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You practically have to run through #1 to see everything in one day. Best thing there, Winged Victory of Samothrace.
 
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QUOTE(Synesthesia @ Feb 29 2008, 10:31 AM) *
Too bad the MoMA isn't on there. Hopefully it will be someday.

i agree. the MoMA is great.
sadly, i haven`t been to any of these 10.
 
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post Mar 22 2008, 11:14 AM
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I've been to 3 of them. _smile.gif
1. Louvre
2. Vatican Museums
6. Uffizi Gallery

Went to them on my high school gr.12 Europe trip. They were all amazing. And yes, no matter how much you hear about how massive the Louvre is, you don't understand until you're in it. Got lost so many damn times. mellow.gif But its still amazing. The Winged Victory is gorgeous...and pretty big.
 
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Only went to the Louvre and the Met. I enjoyed both of them, but they're quite overwhelming, and a single day is not enough to see and appreciate all the artwork.

I'd definitely recommend the Met's modern art section... I almost passed out as I walked by Chuck Close's portraits and James Rosenquist's dolls. They were... incredible.
 
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QUOTE(MichelleYue @ Mar 22 2008, 01:37 PM) *
a single day is not enough to see and appreciate all the artwork.

I'd definitely recommend the Met's modern art section... I almost passed out as I walked by Chuck Close's portraits and James Rosenquist's dolls. They were... incredible.

Definitely not. A whole day would have to be spent at the Met alone. And their modern art part is my favorite. Do you know if those dolls are a special exhibit? I don't remember seeing any dolls the last time I went there, which was a few months ago.
 
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I want to to go the Louvre. The only one I'm probably gonna end up going to is Getty, though. It's the closest to here, heh.
 
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post Mar 23 2008, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(Synesthesia @ Mar 22 2008, 12:48 PM) *
Definitely not. A whole day would have to be spent at the Met alone. And their modern art part is my favorite. Do you know if those dolls are a special exhibit? I don't remember seeing any dolls the last time I went there, which was a few months ago.


They're not an exhibit... they are two pieces on their own that decorate the transition area for a staircase in the modern art section. I have pictures of it, but I haven't uploaded any yet.
 
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post Mar 23 2008, 04:43 PM
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Double post :P



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post Mar 23 2008, 04:51 PM
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Oh, those! Never mind, I've seen them a lot. Yeah, those pieces really are good. The plastic is awesome.
 
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i've been to the one in DC, it's all right. There's another art museum in DC called the Hirshhorn, though, and it's way better in my opinion.
 
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I've been to 6 of those. I absolutely LOVE the Uffizi.
 
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The Met is great. The exhibits are beautifully organized and the building/architecture itself is pretty interesting.

They have an annual (I think) costume/fashion exhibit. I saw the "promo" exhibit and wanted to see it but the exhibit was over. =( It was one on traditional costumes from around the world, I think. I remember seeing a beautiful silk kimono. But it was over.

Dying to go to France and see the Louvre.
 

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