Introduction
In the 18th century, a change of thinking occurred in all arts from philosophy to literature to art. This resulted in a new movement called Enlightenment where “enlighten” refers to “the idea of shedding light on something, illuminating it, making it clear”. Indeed, the purpose of thinkers of this movement was to spread the light of science and reason in a world that was too much linked to traditions. This new way of thinking began to chance every aspect of people’s lives and in France, where the people was oppressed by the expenses of its kings, it led to the French Revolution.
The French Revolution in art
The French Revolution inspired people from all over the world to claim for a more equal society and its effects were evident …show more content…
He wears a black top hat, an open-collared white shirt and cravat, and an elegantly tailored black coat. Rather than hold a military weapon like his older brother-in-arms, he instead grasps a hunting shotgun”. With the allegories present in this artwork Delacroix wants to send a clear message to the
French people: revolution is not only for men, for rich or for poor, revolution is for every single French person.
Conclusions
The period and the artworks examined in this short essay are a clear example of the influence history has on art and vice versa. It also is a proof that in the 18th and 19th century art was used to communicate to all people even to those who could not access to education and weren’t able to read and this, was one of the basis of the Romantic movement in Europe.
Sources:
Willette, J. S., Dr. (2009, December 11). The Artistic Revolution in France. Retrieved May
08, 2016, from http://www.arthistoryunstuffed.com/artistic-revolution-france/
Khan Academy. (n.d.). Retrieved May 08, 2016, from
In the 18th century, a change of thinking occurred in all arts from philosophy to literature to art. This resulted in a new movement called Enlightenment where “enlighten” refers to “the idea of shedding light on something, illuminating it, making it clear”. Indeed, the purpose of thinkers of this movement was to spread the light of science and reason in a world that was too much linked to traditions. This new way of thinking began to chance every aspect of people’s lives and in France, where the people was oppressed by the expenses of its kings, it led to the French Revolution.
The French Revolution in art
The French Revolution inspired people from all over the world to claim for a more equal society and its effects were evident …show more content…
He wears a black top hat, an open-collared white shirt and cravat, and an elegantly tailored black coat. Rather than hold a military weapon like his older brother-in-arms, he instead grasps a hunting shotgun”. With the allegories present in this artwork Delacroix wants to send a clear message to the
French people: revolution is not only for men, for rich or for poor, revolution is for every single French person.
Conclusions
The period and the artworks examined in this short essay are a clear example of the influence history has on art and vice versa. It also is a proof that in the 18th and 19th century art was used to communicate to all people even to those who could not access to education and weren’t able to read and this, was one of the basis of the Romantic movement in Europe.
Sources:
Willette, J. S., Dr. (2009, December 11). The Artistic Revolution in France. Retrieved May
08, 2016, from http://www.arthistoryunstuffed.com/artistic-revolution-france/
Khan Academy. (n.d.). Retrieved May 08, 2016, from