Episode number 12 of Series “Art of the western world”.
The influence of Napoleon on French art and architecture is examined. The Emperor encouraged the classical Roman style. The age of Romanticism is studied in which the direct expression of natural feeling is extolled above the control of intellect.
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ACMI Identifier
306030
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Romanticism in art
History → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)