Art-Arch 4856 - French Art and Politics in the Belle Epoque

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This interdisciplinary seminar addresses the rich intersection of politics, fine arts, and visual culture in modern France from the Franco-Prussian War to World War I (1870-1914). We study the political trends, historical events, and cultural conditions of the era and their direct influence on the production and reception of a wide range of visual arts, ranging from official paintings and monuments to popular culture such as tourist and documentary photography, commercial posters, and political caricature. We also examine the question of what it meant in the Belle Epoque to be an avant-garde artist and how such artists expressed political sentiment in their work. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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