Nineteenth Century Painting

Eugène Delacroix, 'Two Greek Soldiers Dancing' (costume study), 1863, c 50 x 60 cm. While Delacroix was very successful in the Grand Style, his casual studies prefigured Impressionist use of light and colour.

Preparing to Meet the Impressionists

June 29th 2014
I’ve been in Paris for over a week. The reason I’m here is a study tour, run by RMIT Melbourne and Open Universities Australia, called <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">'In the Footsteps of the Impressionists'. Starting on Monday we will spend two weeks studying the art and culture of late nineteenth century Paris. The impressionist painters are so well-regarded now that it is eas ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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