The Louvre Museum historically reflected teleological cultural development by situating primitive artifacts from non-European countries in lower levels, while displaying esteemed European art on upper floors.
What happened with the museum
This hierarchical arrangement symbolized a perceived progression of culture, positioning European art as superior.
Such curation mirrored the Eurocentric view prevalent in the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing Western artistic achievements as the pinnacle of cultural evolution. This organizational structure implied a linear development of culture, with European art representing the apex.