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| Gérôme - Marble Work, 1995.104 |
In
the 19th century, Paris was the center of academic art, and home of the French
Academy, which ran the premier art school – the École des Beaux-Arts. The
Academy also oversaw the official exhibition known as the “Salon”, one of the
most attended cultural event in the city. By following the Academy’s path,
artists gained entry into a world of fame, awards, and commissions. Some of the
best-known artists to emerge from the Academy system include Jean-Léon Gérôme
(1824-1904), Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889), and William-Adolphe Bouguereau
(1825-1904).
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| Frère - Along the Nile at Gyzeh, 1995.102 |
The
changing artistic climate, shift in collector’s taste, and booming art market encouraged
academic artists to explore different genres while upholding the principles of
ideal beauty seen in Classical and Renaissance art. Depictions of rural life,
religious imagery, and landscapes coexisted with historical scenes. As travels
became easier, artists visited the vast area now referred to as the Middle
East, present-day Turkey, and North Africa. They naturally drew inspiration
from the region’s landscape, architecture, and culture, often creating highly
staged scenes, blurring the lines between documented and fabricated realities.
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| Bazzani - Pompeian Interior, 1996.24 |
The
Museum welcomes visitors to view Academic Splendor and experience premier
examples of European art from the 19th century.
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(904) 356-6857
Hours of Operation & Admission
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