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Who was the artist that created the print visualizing a world made up of democratic and social Republics in 1848?
Who was the artist that created the print visualizing a world made up of democratic and social Republics in 1848?
Frédéric Sorrieu
What does the statue of Liberty symbolize in Sorrieu's print?
What does the statue of Liberty symbolize in Sorrieu's print?
- Dictatorship
- Democracy (correct)
- Monarchy
- Absolutism
The first print by Sorrieu shows peoples of Europe and America marching in a long train and offering homage to the statue of _______.
The first print by Sorrieu shows peoples of Europe and America marching in a long train and offering homage to the statue of _______.
Liberty
At the time Sorrieu created his print, Germany existed as a united nation.
At the time Sorrieu created his print, Germany existed as a united nation.
What was Ernst Renan's understanding of what makes a nation, according to his 1882 lecture?
What was Ernst Renan's understanding of what makes a nation, according to his 1882 lecture?
Which nations are represented first in Sorrieu's print as having already reached nation-state status?
Which nations are represented first in Sorrieu's print as having already reached nation-state status?
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The Dream of Democratic and Social Republics
- Frédéric Sorrieu, a French artist, created prints in 1848 envisioning a world of "democratic and social Republics."
- The first print features diverse groups from Europe and America, symbolizing unity and hope for freedom.
- Individuals of all ages and social backgrounds march past the Statue of Liberty, signifying aspirations for liberty and equality.
- Liberty is depicted as a female figure holding the torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man, emphasizing enlightenment ideals.
- Shattered symbols of absolutism are shown in the foreground, indicating the decline of oppressive governments.
- Distinct nations are represented through flags and national costumes, highlighting the emergence of national identities.
- France and Switzerland are recognized as established nation-states, while Germany is depicted carrying the black, red, and gold flag to symbolize the hope for unification.
Ernst Renan’s Perspective on National Identity
- In 1882, Ernst Renan delivered a lecture at the University of Sorbonne, later published as "What is a Nation?"
- Renan argues against the idea that a nation is defined by language, race, religion, or territory.
- He suggests a nation is formed through a collective history marked by struggles, sacrifices, and a shared heroic past.
- This perspective shifts the focus from static definitions of nationhood to a dynamic and historical understanding of national identities.
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