French Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism in Art and Literature: A Three-Part Course with Sandra Laville
Description The nineteenth century was one of the most culturally rich, and politically intense, periods in French history. After many centuries of rethinking and reinterpreting the classical ideals of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, artists and intellectuals from all walks of life came together to create an all-new vision for literature and art, intimately connected with the political events of the moment and the newly-emerging modern world. Join Sandra on a journey through the nineteenth century and discover how the ups and downs of post-Revolutionary France led to the most innovative artistic movement the world had ever seen.During this three-part course, we will explore the world of French literature and painting at this exciting time in history, and see how the many artistic currents that arose during this time aimed to find new forms of self-expression while also reflecting the tense political atmosphere. We'll look at three main periods of the century, an