12 Questions
What was the primary goal of nationalism in nineteenth-century Europe?
To unify citizens under a common identity and shared history
How did the concept of nation-state differ from dynastic empires in Europe?
Nation-states focused on shared history and common identity among citizens
What role did nationalism play in the emergence of nation-states?
It fostered a shared history and identity among citizens
Why was the German flag carried by the people in Sorrieu's image significant?
It symbolized liberal hopes for unification in 1848
According to Ernst Renan, what is crucial for the formation of a nation?
A sense of shared history and identity
How did nationalism impact the political landscape of Europe in the 19th century?
By promoting unity among citizens under nation-states
What does the first print in Sorrieu's series depict?
People from Europe and America marching and paying homage to the statue of Liberty
How did artists during the French Revolution typically personify Liberty?
As a female figure with a torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man
What do the shattered remains of absolutist institutions in Sorrieu's print symbolize?
The relics of oppressive systems being discarded for liberty
How are the nations represented in Sorrieu's vision distinguished from one another?
By their flags and national costumes
Which two nations are depicted as leading the procession in Sorrieu's print?
United States and Switzerland
What does the artist Sorrieu envision for the world in his prints?
A world consisting of democratic and social Republics
Test your knowledge on Karl Marx's vision of a world made up of 'democratic and social Republics', as depicted in his prints. Explore the symbolism in the first print of the series showing people of Europe and America offering homage to the statue of Liberty.
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