12 Questions
What was the outcome of the changes brought about by nationalism in Europe during the nineteenth century?
The emergence of the nation-state in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe
What was the first clear expression of nationalism in Europe?
The French Revolution in 1789
What was introduced by the French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people?
The concept of la patrie and le citoyen
What was the significance of the tricolour flag in France?
It replaced the former royal standard in France
What was the outcome of the French Revolution with regards to sovereignty?
Sovereignty was transferred from the monarchy to a body of French citizens
What is the main theme of Frédéric Sorrieu's series of prints in 1848?
A utopian vision of a world made up of democratic and social Republics
What was the significance of the National Assembly in France?
It was the legislative body elected by the body of active citizens
What does the statue of Liberty bear in her hands?
A torch of Enlightenment and a Charter of the Rights of Man
What is seen lying on the earth in the foreground of the image?
The remains of the symbols of absolutist institutions
Which country is leading the procession in the image?
The United States
What flag does the German people carry in the image?
The black, red, and gold flag
What is the significance of the German people carrying the black, red, and gold flag in the image?
It was an expression of liberal hopes to unify the German-speaking principalities
Explore the art and symbolism of the French Revolution, including personifications of Liberty. Learn about Frédéric Sorrieu's prints and their representations of democratic and social Republics.
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