ARTHI 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Gustave Courbet, History Painting, Ornans
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David used style in a very self-conscious way. Painter to charles iv (who had a very corrupt court, exposed in goya"s paintings) The 2nd of may, 1808 - goya - 1814. Napoleonic troops and mercenary attacked by the people. The 3rd of may, 1808 - goya - 1814. Ordered to execute a token number of civilians in retaliation. Makes war seem like a bad thing, unlike how history would glorify it. Historical scene with no moral to the story. Color of the bed is red, implying their ultimate fate of being burned. Women are painted in the nude as object of desire even through the violence. Makes the viewer feel awkward, was not very successful. Woman is an allegory for liberty, naturalistic but idealized figure. People from all different classes storming the streets. Traditional academic history painting continues on but changes and is getting old. Examination in a academic setting makes it seem more acceptable.
