Isbn: 9780243473670 - discours sur les monuments publics: prononcé au conseil du département de paris, le 15 décembre 1791 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book embodies the spirit of one of history's pivotal revolutions, the French Revolution, through a discourse on public monumentsâ"a testament to the era's relentless ideological, artistic, political, and societal shifts. The author, an administrator and deputy during this time of profound transformation, traverses the evolving civic and aesthetic landscape, eloquently arguing for the construction of monuments that embody the Revolution's ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This ambitious vision extends beyond commemorative structures to encompass educational and cultural spaces, such as prytaneums (public buildings housing official documents and laws), a museum, and a national palace. The text meticulously examines the practical and symbolic dimensions of these architectural endeavors and offers a unique perspective on the artistic and political currents that shaped this tumultuous period in French history. Through its deep exploration of the relationship between public art and revolutionary ideology, this book provides valuable insights into the transformative power of art in shaping collective memory and forging a new national identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…