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Who was the artist that created the print visualising a world of democratic and social republics in 1848?
The print by Sorrieu is primarily a representation of ______ to symbolize fraternity among nations.
Christ, saints and angels
At the time Sorrieu created his print, the German peoples existed as a united nation.
False
What did Ernst Renan outline in his lecture at the University of Sorbonne in 1882?
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Match the following countries with their representation in the print by Sorrieu:
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According to Renan, what is NOT a factor in forming a nation?
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Who prepared a series of prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Republics?
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What did the first print show?
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The statue of Liberty is symbolized as a male figure in Sorrieu's print.
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What was symbolized by the earth in the foreground of the image?
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In Sorrieu's vision, the peoples of the world are grouped as distinct _____ identified through their flags and national costume.
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What does the black, red, and gold flag represent in the print?
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What was the title of Ernst Renan's famous essay based on his lecture?
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Renan believed a nation is formed by a common language, race, religion, or territory.
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According to Renan, what is the culmination that defines a nation?
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Study Notes
The Dream of Democratic and Social Republics
- Frédéric Sorrieu, a French artist, created a series of prints in 1848 depicting his vision of a world of democratic and social republics.
- The first print illustrates diverse groups of people from Europe and America marching towards the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing liberty and equality.
- Individuals of various ages and social classes collectively honor Liberty, depicted as a woman holding the torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man.
- The foreground of the print features symbols of absolutist institutions, signifying the breakdown of oppressive regimes.
- Sorrieu’s utopian vision includes distinct nations recognized through their flags and traditional costumes, with a notable focus on unity and democracy.
National Representation and Aspirations
- The procession showcases the United States and Switzerland as established nation-states, identifiable by their revolutionary flags.
- The German flag, representing liberal hopes of uniting multiple German-speaking principalities, reflects the desire for a cohesive German nation-state under a democratic constitution.
- Other represented regions include Austria, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary, and Russia, emphasizing a broad aspiration for national identity across Europe.
Ernst Renan's Concept of Nationhood
- In 1882, Ernst Renan delivered a lecture at the University of Sorbonne, later published as "What is a Nation?"
- Renan critiques the idea that nations are based on common language, race, religion, or territory.
- He defines a nation as the result of a long history of shared efforts, sacrifices, and devotion among its people.
- According to Renan, a nation is built on a collective memory of heroic pasts and shared experiences, highlighting the subjective nature of national identity.
The Dream of Democratic and Social Republics
- Frédéric Sorrieu, a French artist, created a series of prints in 1848 depicting his vision of a world of democratic and social republics.
- The first print illustrates diverse groups of people from Europe and America marching towards the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing liberty and equality.
- Individuals of various ages and social classes collectively honor Liberty, depicted as a woman holding the torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man.
- The foreground of the print features symbols of absolutist institutions, signifying the breakdown of oppressive regimes.
- Sorrieu’s utopian vision includes distinct nations recognized through their flags and traditional costumes, with a notable focus on unity and democracy.
National Representation and Aspirations
- The procession showcases the United States and Switzerland as established nation-states, identifiable by their revolutionary flags.
- The German flag, representing liberal hopes of uniting multiple German-speaking principalities, reflects the desire for a cohesive German nation-state under a democratic constitution.
- Other represented regions include Austria, the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary, and Russia, emphasizing a broad aspiration for national identity across Europe.
Ernst Renan's Concept of Nationhood
- In 1882, Ernst Renan delivered a lecture at the University of Sorbonne, later published as "What is a Nation?"
- Renan critiques the idea that nations are based on common language, race, religion, or territory.
- He defines a nation as the result of a long history of shared efforts, sacrifices, and devotion among its people.
- According to Renan, a nation is built on a collective memory of heroic pasts and shared experiences, highlighting the subjective nature of national identity.
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Explore the pivotal events and ideas that contributed to the rise of nationalism in Europe during the 19th century. This quiz delves into the contributions of key figures and movements that shaped the nationalistic fervor of the time. Test your knowledge on the implications of these developments on the future of European nations.
