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the louvre museum represents the concept of teleological cultural development by putting the primitive artifacts of non european countres in the lower levels, and the higher european art in the upper floors

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Yes, the Louvre Museum's arrangement of artifacts by floors has been criticized for reinforcing a Eurocentric perspective on art and culture.

The placement of non-European artifacts on lower levels, while European art is displayed on upper floors, can create a hierarchical view of cultural development, suggesting that European art has attained a higher level of sophistication and advancement.

So, This arrangement reflects the historical context in which the Louvre Museum was established. During the Enlightenment and the Age of Imperialism, there was a prevailing belief in the superiority of Western culture and civilization, and this worldview was often reflected in museum displays.

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