The Symbolism of Frédéric Sorrieu's Vision
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The Symbolism of Frédéric Sorrieu's Vision

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Which artist created a series of prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of 'democratic and social Republics'?

  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • Claude Monet
  • Vincent van Gogh
  • Frédéric Sorrieu (correct)

    • What does the first print of Sorrieu's series depict?

  • People of Europe and America (correct)
  • People of Europe and Africa
  • People of Europe and Asia
  • People of Europe and Australia

    • What does the statue of Liberty hold in her hands in Sorrieu's print?

  • A crown and a scepter
  • A sword and a shield
  • A book and a pen
  • A torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man (correct)

    • What can be seen on the earth in the foreground of Sorrieu's print?

    <p>Shattered remains of absolutist institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries lead the procession in Sorrieu's print?

    <p>United States and Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist created a series of prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of 'democratic and social Republics'?

    <p>Frédéric Sorrieu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol of Enlightenment that the statue of Liberty bears in one hand in Sorrieu's print?

    <p>A torch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What objects lie on the earth in the foreground of Sorrieu's print?

    <p>The shattered remains of the symbols of absolutist institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Sorrieu's utopian vision, how are the peoples of the world grouped?

    <p>As distinct nations, identified through their flags and national costume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries lead the procession in Sorrieu's print?

    <p>The United States and Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Utopian Vision of a World of Democratic and Social Republics

    • French artist Sorrieu created a series of prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Republics.

    The First Print of Sorrieu's Series

    • The first print of Sorrieu's series depicts a utopian vision of a world where all nations are united under the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
    • In the print, the statue of Liberty holds a torch in one hand and a tablet in the other, symbolizing Enlightenment values.
    • The tablet bears the date of the French Revolution, 14 July 1789.

    Symbolism in the Print

    • Broken shackles and chains lie on the earth in the foreground of the print, representing the abolition of slavery and serfdom.
    • The earth in the foreground is shown to be fertile and verdant, symbolizing peace and prosperity.

    The Procession in Sorrieu's Print

    • The procession is led by the United States, England, France, Germany, and Austria, representing the major European powers and the United States.
    • The peoples of the world are grouped together behind these leading countries, symbolizing global unity and cooperation.

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