★ This book traces the history of Western art by period, creating a seven-day bespoke art-walking itinerary through Paris.
★ It serves as both a travel guide and an accessible introduction to 5,000 years of Western art history—right from your living room.
★ The author, Keiko Morita, has lived in Paris for over two decades and has worked as a Paris-based guide and consultant for flagship programs on NHK and TBS.

“The City of Art,” Paris, is home to a wealth of world-class museums, most notably the Louvre. Even today, countless people make a special trip to this city just to experience its artistic treasures.

Yet beyond the well-known masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and the Water Lilies, Paris is dotted with works that span the entire history of Western art—from ancient sculptures and medieval tapestries to 19th-century paintings and contemporary street art—a fact that remains relatively unknown to many.

Paris Walks: A Journey Through 5,000 Years of Western Art History is a guidebook that invites readers to explore the heart of Paris through the lens of art. As a sequel to the 2024 publication Paris Walks, this book divides Western art history by period and presents a seven-day walking itinerary, offering a suggested route for visiting key museums and must-see works.

Each itinerary also includes recommendations for lunch spots and cafés along the way. In addition, the book features informative sidebars and glossaries that explain the historical context of each era, the artists involved, and their representative works. Whether you’re planning a trip to Paris or simply wish to deepen your understanding of art from the comfort of your home, this guide will help you clearly grasp the evolution of Western art.

This book serves multiple purposes: it can be studied in advance to prepare for your visit, used as a practical companion during your travels, and revisited upon your return to relive those memorable moments. Embark on a thought-provoking, art-infused stroll through Paris and join us for a seven-day journey filled with intellectual discovery.

Keiko Morita
Writer. She graduated from the Graduate School of Letters at Keio University with a Master of Arts degree. She has studied abroad at Stanford University and the Graduate School of Linguistics at Boston University. Since 2003, she has been living in Paris. At the Louvre’s national higher education institution, the École du Louvre, she has studied Western art history and the history of Paris. In 2019, she served as the Paris guide for the first overseas location shoot of NHK General TV’s program “Strolling Through Tokyo,” and from 2023 to 2024, she was the producer of the segment “Anju’s World Heritage Walk in Paris” on TBS’s program “World Heritage.”

Yuriko Yamamoto
Since 2000, she has focused her writing on European cuisine and lifestyle, particularly centered in France, and has published over thirty original books and translations.