Louis David, Son Ecole et Son Temps: Souvenirs by E. J. Delécluze
"Louis David, Son Ecole et Son Temps: Souvenirs" by E. J. Delécluze is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the life and influence of the painter Louis David and his art school, detailing the artistic reforms and the sociopolitical upheavals of his era. Delécluze, an admirer and student of David, aims to highlight the artist’s genius as well as the principles he imparted to his students.
The opening of the book introduces Étienne, a character who serves as both a witness and a participant in the tumultuous events of the late 18th and early 19th centuries in France. The narrative begins with reflections on the changes in society around the time of the French Revolution, framing Étienne’s journey as he moves from childhood into the art world influenced by David's teachings. As Étienne recounts his encounters, including a pivotal moment witnessing David's struggles during the Revolution, readers gain insight into the dynamic relationships between artists, political currents, and the burgeoning art movement of that time. Through Étienne’s eyes, the text sets the stage for an exploration of art's role amid historical upheaval and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Delécluze, E. J. (Etienne Jean), 1781-1863 |
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| LoC No. | sd18000087 |
| Title | Louis David, Son Ecole et Son Temps: Souvenirs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | David, Jacques Louis, 1748-1825 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31441 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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