The Louvre and the Orsay were two of my favorite museums that I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Seeing the Mona Lisa in person was amazing as well as getting to see a twelve foot tall depiction of the Gates of Hell. The experience at these museums made me think about aesthetic theory. This theory explores the relationship between art and humanity with a focus on the creator, the viewer, and the art. I think many of these artists could never have fathomed a museum of this size displaying their works. This made me wonder how the artists would want the viewer to engage with the art. I think many of these artists would rather have had their work stay in its original location. However, personally, I am happy these types of museums exist. I think they provide a unique opportunity for viewers to engage with a ton of art in one place. However one question that remains for me is: does having all this art in one place dilute the emotional and mental impact of engaging with any of the art.
