Frédéric Sorrieu's Utopian Vision Quiz & Flashcards

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

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

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

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

Which countries lead the procession in Sorrieu's print?

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

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

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

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

Which countries lead the procession in Sorrieu's print?

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 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.

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 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.