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The Oath of the Horatii: Art, Politics, and Revolution
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Jacques-Louis David's 1784 masterpiece 'The Oath of the Horatii,' a painting that became a rallying cry for the French Revolution. They delve into the neoclassical style, the patronage of King Louis XVI, and the painting's subversive message of civic duty over family loyalty. The conversation traces how David's work, exhibited at the Paris Salon, galvanized public sentiment against the monarchy, linking ancient Roman virtue to modern revolutionary ideals. They discuss the Salon's role as a public forum, the Académie des…
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