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  • Fragonard's Reflections of Protofeminism in 18th Century France

    Document thumbnail: Fragonard's Reflections of Protofeminism in 18th Century France
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    In the mid-18th century, France entered the Rococo period, a period of enlightenment and play. As the Enlightenment spurred more liberal ideologies in French society, aristocratic women were afforded more freedoms than in previous periods, such as high education and participation in social and cultural realms such as Salons. Jean-Honoré Fragonard, known widely for his 1767 painting "The Swing", created a large body of work throughout the period often depicting female subjects in genre and allegorical scenes as well as portraiture. Often subverting the typical male gaze in his works, his paintings serve as a reflection of the period of empowerment experienced by aristocratic women in the Rococo period.
    Creator/Author:
    Ogorek, Charlotte
    Submitter:
    Charlotte Ogorek
    Date Uploaded:
    04/04/2024
    Date Modified:
    04/16/2024
    Date Created:
    2024-04-4
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    All rights reserved

  • Clarity and Ambiguity in Félix Bracquemond’s View of Reality: Le Haut d’un battant de porte (The Top of a Door)

    Student Work thumbnail: Clarity and Ambiguity in Félix Bracquemond’s View of Reality: Le Haut d’un battant de porte (The Top of a Door)
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    Student Work
    Description/Abstract:
    This essay investigates the complex subject matter and the significance of Félix Bracquemond’s etching Le Haut d’un battant de porte (The Top of a Door) through a biographical approach, visual analysis, and examination of the artist’s creative process and intentions. The investigation demonstrates that this etching is not only unusual for its clarity, but also for its ambiguity. The seemingly contradictory yet complementary characteristics – clarity and ambiguity – coexist in this work. It is the coexistence and interaction of clarity and ambiguity that makes this work more significant and intriguing.
    Creator/Author:
    Lai, Sufang
    Submitter:
    Sufang Lai
    Date Uploaded:
    03/31/2022
    Date Modified:
    04/21/2022
    Date Created:
    2022-04-20
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    All rights reserved