The Decorative Art Museum in Paris, in the same building as the Louvre in Rue de Rivoli is a comprehensive museum in its own right. In one part, the permanent exhibition of the history of decorative arts from the middle ages up to our times. In another part, special exhibitions which is right now (until Nov. 2) about the Belgian fashion designer Dries van Noten. No photos allowed - but the entrance is already an introduction to this sparkling exhibition. The designer refers to the many different inspirations he obtained by visiting the collection of this museum. http://www.driesvannoten.be/news.php
The cabinet makers who created a cabinet with this large flower arrangement in marquetry - were they inspired by Belgian paintings? Since the Egyptians flowers and plants are our eternal source for happiness and awe for the beauty and power of Mother Nature.
