Impact Of Graphic Art On The French Revolution

Part I of Essay
The Art has allways been an important part of history. Sometimes it is even able to change or influence history by acting upon public opinion. Many artists of all ages are known for their political involvement. Although it is argued that the most important reason for the o ....

Part II of Essay
.... and not even those who could read necessarily understood the writings of Voltaire or Rousseau. However, many more people could understand visual art. Although the French Revolution is usually treated as a revolution of the poor, it is also important to take into consideration that it was not started by the peasantry, but by the nobility and wealthy businessmen of the Third Estate. These were the people who had the time and money to attend theater and patronize artists. These were the people that came to the galleries ....