Module #1 Introduction to the French Revolution and its Artistic Legacy Overview of the French Revolution and its impact on art, exploring the key events and themes that shaped the artistic landscape of post-Revolutionary France.
Module #2 The Rise of Neoclassicism Examining the emergence of Neoclassicism as a dominant art movement in post-Revolutionary France, and its emphasis on classical ideals and moral virtue.
Module #3 Jacques-Louis David:The Father of Neoclassicism In-depth analysis of Davids life, work, and influence on French art, including his iconic paintings such as Oath of the Horatii and Napoleon Crossing the Alps.
Module #4 The Art of the Republic:Propaganda and Patriotism Exploring how art was used as a tool for propaganda and patriotism during the early years of the French Republic, featuring artists such as Pierre-Paul Prudhon and François Gérard.
Module #5 The Empire and the Rise of Romanticism Discussion of the Napoleonic Empires impact on French art, including the emergence of Romanticism and its emphasis on emotion, imagination, and the sublime.
Module #6 Théodore Géricault:The Turbulent Life and Art of a Romantic Biographical and artistic analysis of Géricault, including his influential works such as The Raft of the Medusa and The Charging Chasseur.
Module #7 Eugène Delacroix:The Leading Romantic In-depth exploration of Delacroixs life, art, and influence, including his iconic paintings such as Liberty Leading the People and The Massacre at Chios.
Module #8 The Art of the Bourbon Restoration Examining the artistic trends and developments during the Bourbon Restoration period, including the revival of Rococo and the emergence of Realism.
Module #9 Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres:The Neoclassicists Revival Analysis of Ingres life, art, and influence, including his iconic paintings such as Napoleon on his Imperial Throne and The Grande Odalisque.
Module #10 The Emergence of Landscape Painting Exploring the development of landscape painting in post-Revolutionary France, featuring artists such as Claude Lorraine and John Constable.
Module #11 The Barbizon School:Rebellion and Innovation Discussing the Barbizon Schools rejection of traditional landscape painting and their focus on outdoor painting and naturalism, featuring artists such as Théodore Rousseau and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
Module #12 The Art of the July Monarchy Examining the artistic trends and developments during the July Monarchy period, including the rise of Realism and the emergence of Photography.
Module #13 Gustave Courbet:The Father of Realism Biographical and artistic analysis of Courbet, including his influential works such as The Stone Breakers and The Painters Studio.
Module #14 The Rise of Photography Exploring the early development of photography in France, featuring pioneers such as Louis Daguerre and Hippolyte Bayard.
Module #15 The Art of the Second Republic and the Second Empire Discussing the artistic trends and developments during the Second Republic and Second Empire periods, including the emergence of Impressionism.
Module #16 The Impressionist Revolution Examining the Impressionist movements rejection of traditional art forms and their focus on capturing modern life and light, featuring artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Module #17 Édouard Manet:The Bridge between Realism and Impressionism Analysis of Manets life, art, and influence, including his influential works such as Olympia and A Bar at the Folies-Bergère.
Module #18 The Art of the Commune and the Fall of the Second Empire Examining the artistic trends and developments during the Paris Commune and the fall of the Second Empire, including the rise of avant-garde movements.
Module #19 The Emergence of Post-Impressionism Discussing the development of Post-Impressionism, featuring artists such as Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin.
Module #20 The Art of the Belle Époque Examining the artistic trends and developments during the Belle Époque period, including the rise of Art Nouveau and the emergence of Fauvism.
Module #21 The Legacy of the French Revolution in Art Analyzing the lasting impact of the French Revolution on art, including its influence on subsequent art movements and styles.
Module #22 Case Study:The Louvre Museum Exploring the history and significance of the Louvre Museum, including its role in shaping French art and culture.
Module #23 Case Study:The Salon des Refusés Examining the history and significance of the Salon des Refusés, including its role in promoting avant-garde art and challenging traditional art forms.
Module #24 Conclusion:The Enduring Legacy of the French Revolution in Art Summarizing the key themes and developments of the course, and reflecting on the ongoing impact of the French Revolution on art and culture.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Aftermath of the Revolution in French Art career
