PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART

Opened in 1876, the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the third largest museum in the United States. Visit the European Art Gallery of 1850-1900 as a priority, as well as the Asian Art Section.

On the ground floor, start with the gallery dedicated to European art from 1850 to 1900. Room 153, Edgar Degas is honored with his sculpture La Petite Danse. Next to Room 162, an interesting stage setting in parallel with the work of Renoir and Mary Cassatt (artist of Degas, Degas). In the extension, Room 159, don't miss James Abbot mcneill Whistler's intriguing night painting. Then go to the octagonal room 161, bypass the small fountain and let yourself be seduced by Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers and Claude Monet bridges and lilies, including the Japanese Bridge in Giverny. At the bottom of the right, hall 165, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec ignites the walls of its scenes from the Moulin Rouge. Further away, Paul Cézanne, whose museum has 20 paintings, offers a splendid view of the bay of Marseille. Room 164, the painter continues to dazzle us with his great bathers, whose draft miniature room 157 has been crossed.

Turn right to the modern and contemporary art gallery, to discover the works of Fernand Léger, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso (Room 167), Vassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee (Room 168), Man Ray, Miro or Marx Ernst (Room 169). Admire the birth of the light so dear to Mark Rothko in room 177. At the bottom of the gallery, room 188, the sculptures of Constantin Brancusi, Mademoiselle Rogany and the White Negaciously associated with Mondrian. Just a few steps away, room 182 is La Mariée de Marcel Duchamp. Room 181 follows the sources of inspiration of Duchamp characteristic of its refusal to comply with a unique artistic current, from impressionism to cubism, through fauvism.

On the other side of the stairs is the wing dedicated to American art, after the gallery dedicated to temporary exhibitions. Do not miss the painting by Thomas Eakins (1889). Philadelphia is renowned for its medical schools and this painting, carried out at the request of students, shows an open heart operation. This wing is for its informational dimension (Rural Pennsylvania Collection, Room 115).

On the 1 st ^floor, on the right of the stairs, the European art gallery stretches from 1500 to 1850. Room 255, large carved wooden doors mark the entrance to the section dedicated to religious art. In the heart of this area, an enclave from Room 285 to 289 presents only American Revolution furniture, where one learns why Philadelphia is nicknamed "the revolutionary city". Room 265, do not miss the Drawing Room from a Town House, rebuilding a New York play dating back to 1923. Room 282, the vision of Murillo of the Encounter of Christ and of Mary (Christ Meets the Virgin Mary on the Way to Calvary), is riot by his intimate vision of this event, which has often been described as a crowd scene.

On the other side of the stairs, in room 204, you can see a stunning replenishment of a French cloister (Languedoc-Roussillon), as well as many objects reflecting Romanesque art. A little further, room 206, Rogier van der Weyden creates surprise with his painting divided into two parts of Mary failing in the sight of Christ crucified and supported by Saint John (The Crucifixion, with the Mourning Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist).

From room 220, we enter into what is perhaps the most glamorous part of the museum: Asian art gallery. Immensely rich, this section is a trip out of time and requires a certain time of visit, some of which are not exhaustive. In room 223, the court of Ispahan, in Persia, is reconstituted, mosaics to arcades, through carpets. Room 224, the wonder continues with an impressive Pakistani temple, while room 229 meets a magnificent depiction of Buddha. Room 226, we cross the palace of Duke Zhao Palace in China, before leading to the Japanese Teahouse, rebuilding a Japanese house of 1917 by the architect Ogi Rodo, in room 244. A pure beauty. Between the pebbles, discover watercolors of great finesse.

The weapons room presents a variety of knights and knights that should captivate children and those who stayed.

Perelman Building hosts temporary exhibitions.

In the basement you can dine in a cafeteria with buffet, salads and sandwiches.

Frank Gehry's renovation and expansion project was completed by Frank Gehry in July 2014. According to the architect's plans, space will be completely rethought and enlarged, as it has planned to add 15,700 m ² through underground galleries. The extension also includes an auditorium of nearly 300 places and a learning center. The work, which will not affect visitors, is expected to end by 2020.

Outside, the 82 steps leading to the museum appear in one of the most famous scenes of the film Rocky (1976), where Sylvester Stallone gravitates them at speed! Many of them replay the scene in the same way before taking pictures, their arms in the air, next to the boxer statue at the bottom of the steps (right facing the museum).

On the right side of the museum (at the level of the parking lot, at Kelly Drive and 25 th Street), also stands a statue of Joan of Arc, Emmanuel Fremier.

Demonstrations. Musicians come to the museum hall (Great Stairs Hall) every Friday evening from 5:45 p. m. to 8:15 p. m. People sit on the steps, sip a drink and sometimes dance…