Allegories of Timeless Beauty

Allegories of Timeless Beauty
Cropped Section of “Calliope Teaching Orpheus,” 1865, by Auguste Alexandre Hirsch. Oil on canvas; 39.3 inches by 40.9 inches. Musée d'art et d'archéologie du Périgord, Périgueux. Public Domain
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Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies have influenced artists around the world for centuries, and one of the most inspired manifestations is found in 19th-century France.

The art world in France during this century was incredibly diverse, with a number of techniques and subjects finding expression. Among the most enduring styles is academic art. This style was produced within European academies of art; in France, this academy is the famous Académie des Beaux-Arts.

Kara Blakley
Kara Blakley
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Dr. Kara Blakley is an independent art historian. She received her Ph.D. in Art History and Theory from the University of Melbourne (Australia) and previously studied and taught in China and Germany.
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