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Jacques-Louis David

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Jacques-Louis David , 1748-1825, French painter. David was the virtual art dictator of France for a generation. Extending beyond painting, his influence determined the course of fashion, furniture design, and interior decoration and was reflected in the development of moral philosophy. His art was a sudden and decisive break with tradition, and from this break "modern art" is dated. David studied with Vien at the French Academy, and after winning the Prix de Rome (which had been refused him four times, causing him to attempt suicide by starvation) he accompanied Vien to Italy in 17... Read more
Jacques Louis David
Jacques Louis David The French painter Jacques Louis David (1748-1825) was the leader of the neoclassic movement...determined the direction of numerous 19th-century painters. Jacques Louis David early turned his back on the frivolous rococo manner... Read more
David, Jacques-Louis
David, Jacques-Louis (1748–1825). French...the French Academy in Rome. David remained in Italy until 1780...became increasingly unpopular, David's sternly Neoclassical paintings...was entirely in sympathy, David became actively involved... Read more

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