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    Not Heading To Paris This Summer? The Louvre Has Digitized 482,000 Artworks

    One of the world's mightiest museums has made much of its vast collection available online. The Louvre steers digital visitors well beyond marquee works like the Mona Lisa to reveal hidden treasures.
    by Neda Ulaby Mar 30, 2021 2 minutes
    The Apollon Gallery at the Louvre museum in Paris on Jan. 14, 2020.

    One of the world's most massive museums has announced an encompassing digitization of its vast collection.

    "The Louvre is dusting off its treasures, even the least-known," said Jean-Luc Martinez, President-Director of the Musée du Louvre, . "For the first time, anyone can access the entire collection of works from a computer or smartphone for free, whether they are on

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