An alternative spelling of louver in US English; the only spelling of this word in UK English
{i} art museum located in Paris (France) since 1793 that is one of the largest museums in the world and a major tourist attraction in Paris, formerly a royal palace
lou·vre louvres in AM, use louver A louvre is a door or window with narrow, flat, sloping pieces of wood or glass across its frame. the most famous French museum, which is in Paris and has many important paintings, including the Mona Lisa, and statues, including 'Nike' or the 'Winged Victory'
One of the most important museums in the world, the Louvre was constructed by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190 as a fortress In 1360 Charles V transformed the fortress into a royal residence Though famous for its extraordinary collection since 1726, it was not until 1793 that the Louvre opened its doors to the public The collection includes European paintings from 1400-1900, European sculptures from 1100-1900, Asian art, Egyptian art, Greek and Roman art, furniture, and jewelry
{i} shutter, opening covered with overlapping slats which can be angled to let in air and light while keeping out rain; one of the angled slats covering an opening (also louver)
Opening in roof (sometimes topped with lantern) to allow smoke to escape from central hearth
National museum and art gallery of France, in Paris. It was built as a royal residence, begun under Francis I in 1546 on the site of a 12th-century fortress. It ceased to be used as a palace when the court moved to Versailles in 1682, and plans were made in the 18th century to turn it into a public museum. In 1793 the revolutionary government opened the Grand Gallery; Napoleon built the northern wing; and two major western wings were completed and opened by Napoleon III. The completed Louvre included a vast complex of buildings forming two main quadrilaterals and enclosing two large courtyards. A controversial steel-and-glass pyramid entrance designed by I.M. Pei opened in 1989. The painting collection is one of the richest in the world, representing all periods of European art up to Impressionism; its collection of French 15th-19th-century paintings is unsurpassed
{i} art museum located in Paris (France) since 1793 which is one of the largest museums in the world and a major tourist attraction in Paris, formerly a royal palace
Any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain
{i} Louvre Museum, art museum located in Paris (France) since 1793 which is one of the largest museums in the world and a major tourist attraction in Paris, formerly a royal palace
A vented opening into the home that has a series of horizontal slats and arranged to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, snow, light, insects, or other living creatures
{i} shutter, opening covered with overlapping slats which can be angled to let in air and light while keeping out rain; one of the angled slats covering an opening (also louvre)
An opening with a series of horizontal slats so an ranged as to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, sun light, or vision See also Attic ventilators
A light source shielding device consisting of a geometrically patterned series of baffles, designed to shield or absorb unwanted light that is visible from certain angles
Grid type of optical assembly used to control light distribution from a fixture Can range from small-cell plastic to the large-cell anodized aluminum louvers used in parabolic fluorescent fixtures
Arrangement of parallel, horizontal blades or slats of glass, wood, or other material designed to regulate airflow or light penetration. Louvers are often used in windows or doors to allow air or light in while keeping the elements out. They may be either movable or fixed. The term also refers to metal blades covering the intake and exhaust outlets of ventilation and air-conditioning units
A frame fitted with slats or cross pieces that is fitted into an opening of a light fixture For lighting fixtures, the cross pieces in louvers act to reduce glare from exposed lamps May also improve appearance of fixtures, although they sometimes reduce light output somewhat