5 Questions
In Sorrieu's vision, which two symbols are carried by the female figure leading the procession?
Torch of Enlightenment and Charter of the Rights of Man
According to Sorrieu's vision, which two nations lead the procession?
United States and Switzerland
What lies in the foreground of Sorrieu's first print?
Shattered remains of the symbols of absolutist institutions
According to Sorrieu's vision, who gazes upon the scene from the heavens above?
Christ, saints, and angels
How does Sorrieu identify the distinct nations in his utopian vision?
Through their flags and national costume
Study Notes
Sorrieu's Utopian Vision
- The female figure leading the procession carries two symbols:
- The two nations leading the procession are France and Germany.
- The foreground of Sorrieu's first print features a broken scepter, a broken sword, and a toppled crown.
- The scene is gazed upon by the spirit of the Republic from the heavens above.
- Sorrieu identifies distinct nations in his utopian vision by depicting them carrying their respective flags.
Test your knowledge of Frédéric Sorrieu's "Vision of the World" with this quiz. Explore his artistic depiction of democratic and Social Republics in the 1848 series of prints. Delve into the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, the torch of Enlightenment, and the vision of a united world.
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