In the Louvre in Paris, France, a large number of sculptures are missing their noses. Why is this?

A friend went to the Louvre in Paris, France recently and noticed that a large number of the sculptures were missing their noses. A lot of the Egyptian ones were missing noses, but also others as well, including the French collection, she said. I understand that they are old, and the nose might be a [...]

Who is it that is responsible for all the chipped noses on egyptian art at the louvre?

Went to the Louvre in Paris saw the egyptian exhibit just curious about the defaced noses on a lot of the work have heard various stories wanted to know if someone knew the real deal!

What is the best website to get info on paintings in the Louvre?

The Louvre in Paris,France and ANY of the paintings in there