Decadence and high art still directed the aim of most art content, secured in beautiful serenity. The countryside represented as much culture and awareness as most United State cities because of the intrinsic connection between history and art. |
France
The city of Paris is busting with vibrancy and oddities in equal measure. Despite being so different at first, I found out the longer I stayed that there is an undeniable likeness in simple things. Education struggled in both the United States and France in similar ways - though the causes and reactions were quite different. Both countries clung to historic roots while trying to break molds to move forward. Ultimately, art had becomes much more than decorations or inspiration. It was motivation. It was expression. And, it spoke for people.
Where I learned that even the mastered made models and the most influential and important ideas today weren't always accepted or respected.
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