Week 2- The Louvre/ art and empire Flashcards
Who designed the pyramid entrance to the louvre and when?
I.M Pei.
When did the museum open arts that belonged to the king to the public?
10th August 1793
What did the louvre aim to do?
Demonstrate France’s great treasures. An illustration of the French Republic
How did Clark say we needed to understand modernist pairings?
In relation to the socio-political conditions of modern life
When was the start of modernism?
16th October 1793. Marie Antoinette execution
How was David’s Marat presented as a friend of the people? (3)
- marats body symbolised the revolution. - painting reminiscent of the crucifixion. -god like.
How is David’s Marat constructed to convey spatial/ human closeness?
-head is slumped towards us, coming out at us. -darkness throws him forward. -cropped image. Closed scene. No foreground or perspective.
What is a problem of the louvre?
The Mona Lise is made out to be the most important work. Creates a certain canon of art art history.
When did the pyramidal entrance to the liver open?
- The bicentennial of the French Revolution.
What image of Napoleon does this painting create?
It glorifies Napolean, and makes him look like a virtous leader.
Why is this painting one of the most significant paintings of Napoleon?
J-L David, Bonaparte Crossing the Great St Bernard, 1801
Makes Napoleon seem like a war hero.
Who painted this painting and what is it’s title?
J-L David, Bonaparte Crossing the Great St Bernard, 1801
What does this painting of Napoleon show about him?
Indicates that Napoleon is a powerful, statesman, administraor and legislator who is committed to his work.
How does ‘The Emperor as a Leglislator’ depict Napoleon as been commited to his work?
The candle is buring, the pen and paper on his desk. The clock indicates 4am, shows he has been working all night on the civil code.
What does this painting (Le Sacre) show?
Napoleon crowning the Empress.
