Academicism: The Origin of Struggle

This lecture delves into the academic art movement, focusing on the struggle within and through images. It explores key artworks from various salons, highlighting the normative constraints faced by academic artists and the subsequent rejection of these norms by modern artists. The presentation covers the societal and aesthetic norms imposed by the academic system, contrasting them with the innovative approaches of modern artists. Through a series of slides showcasing works by renowned artists such as Daumier, Gérôme, Cabanel, and Delacroix, the lecture illustrates the shift towards more contemporary and socially relevant themes, challenging traditional artistic conventions and embracing new forms of expression.