5 Questions
In Frederic Sorrieu's vision of a utopian world, which nation leads the procession of distinct nations?
United States of America
What does the female figure in Sorrieu's print carry in one hand?
Torch of enlightenment
What lies on the earth in Sorrieu's print?
Shattered remains of absolutist institutions
Who gazes at the scene from the heavens above in Sorrieu's print?
Christ, saints, and angels
How does Sorrieu symbolize fraternity among the nations of the world in his print?
By grouping people as distinct nations with their flags and national costumes
Study Notes
Sorrieu's Utopian Vision
- France leads the procession of distinct nations in Sorrieu's vision of a utopian world.
- The female figure in Sorrieu's print carries a torch in one hand, symbolizing freedom and illumination.
- A broken scepter and a shattered crown lie on the earth in Sorrieu's print, representing the end of tyranny and oppression.
- A benevolent Napoleon gazing at the scene from the heavens above in Sorrieu's print, signifying divine approval.
- Sorrieu symbolizes fraternity among the nations of the world in his print by depicting figures from different nations walking together, hand in hand, in a procession.
Test your knowledge on Frederic Sorrieu's vision of a world made up of democratic and social republics, as depicted in his series of four prints. Explore the imagery and symbolism used to represent this utopian idea.
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