Jacques-Louis David is a monument in the history of art. A leader of the neoclassical movement, he created images that still haunt our collective imagination today: Marat assassinated, Bonaparte crossing the Alps, Napoleon's coronation...
A prolific artist who was deeply committed to his era, he was able to depict the major events, major figures and ideals of a period of profound upheaval, between the French Revolution and the Empire.
Through his most famous paintings, as well as those kept at the Musée Fesch in Ajaccio, this micro-conference offers an insight into the man, the artist and his time, and a better understanding of why his work remains so powerful and relevant today.
Practical information:
- Free admission
- Free admission
A prolific artist who was deeply committed to his era, he was able to depict the major events, major figures and ideals of a period of profound upheaval, between the French Revolution and the Empire.
Through his most famous paintings, as well as those kept at the Musée Fesch in Ajaccio, this micro-conference offers an insight into the man, the artist and his time, and a better understanding of why his work remains so powerful and relevant today.
Practical information:
- Free admission
- Free admission