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NEO-CLASSIC ACADEMISM

French Academic Art, prominent in the 17th to 19th centuries in France, emphasized rigorous training, adherence to artistic norms, and the portrayal of idealized themes such as history, mythology, and religion, with precise proportions and perspective. It exerted significant influence on European art, prioritizing accuracy and adherence to strict conventions.

MUSÉE D'ORSAY

The Musée d'Orsay is housed in a historic building that was formerly a train station, build in 1900. In the middle of the 20th century, train operations at this location ceased. Subsequently, it underwent a transformation into the Musée d'Orsay, dedicated to collecting and exhibiting 19th-century French artworks. This unique building serves as a tangible link between the past and present, bridging art and history. 

REALISM, NATURALISM & MILLET, COURBET 

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, two art movements emerged simultaneously: Realism, which depicted reality as it is, and Naturalism, which focused on portraying natural human types and landscapes. Notable examples include Gustave Courbet's "The Wounded Man" and Jean-François Millet's "The Gleaners".  

BARBIZON

The region of Barbizon in central France played a pivotal role in the late 19th century for Naturalism and Realism in art. Artists drew inspiration from nature and rural life, depicting the beauty of the natural world and the everyday toils. The wheat fields symbolized the significance of agriculture in their works.