13 Questions
In Frédéric Sorrieu's series of prints, who is depicted as the personification of Liberty?
A female figure with a torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man
What do the shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions represent in Sorrieu's print?
The fall of old monarchies and absolute rulers
Which nations are leading the procession in Sorrieu's print, way past the statue of Liberty?
United States and Switzerland
What do the different nations in Sorrieu's print represent?
Distinct democratic and social Republics
What is the significance of the torch held by Liberty in Sorrieu's print?
Symbolizes enlightenment and knowledge
Which flag represents France in Sorrieu's print?
Revolutionary tricolour
What was the flag carried by the German peoples in Sorrieu's image meant to symbolize?
The liberal hopes in 1848 to unify German-speaking principalities into a nation-state under a democratic constitution
Who are depicted gazing upon the scene from the heavens above in Sorrieu's image?
Christ, saints, and angels
What emerged as a force bringing about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe during the nineteenth century?
Nationalism
What replaced the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe as a result of the emergence of nationalism?
The concept and practices of a modern state
What was unique about a nation-state compared to a modern state?
A majority of its citizens developed a sense of common identity and shared history or descent
What played a key role in forging the commonness among the citizens of a nation-state?
Struggles and actions of leaders and the common people
What did the emergence of nation-states and nationalism lead to in Europe during the nineteenth century?
'The development of sovereign control over clearly defined territories
Test your knowledge of Frédéric Sorrieu's 1848 print series visualizing a world of democratic and social republics, with a focus on the first print depicting the peoples of Europe and America offering homage to the statue of Liberty. Explore the artist's vision and the symbolism used in the print.
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