Goya and Delacroix Political Concepts

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This paper examines the art of Goya and Delacroix and the politic statements that each has made through their works of art. The paper further emphasizes that the political statements of today are not the same as during these painters' lives, and that their work is more of a historical commentary on the society of the time. Through the research, the evidence shows that both of these painters were involved in their social ideals.

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"Eugene Delcroix was a masterful French painter who believed that his work was an expression of his beliefs, and who often found inspiration for his paintings through his study of literature. Delecroix's most famous paintings included, "The Barque of Dante" (1822), "The Massacre at Chios" (1824), "The Death of Sardanapalus" (1827), and "Liberty Leading the People" (1830) 1. It is believed that Delacroix's work often reflected his admiration for the Greeks who displayed nobility in the face of ardent struggle. A student of history through literature, Delacroix often depicted paintings of kings, battles for survival, and literary heroes that spoke to him of the honor of man 1. Goya began his artistic career in Spain as a portraitist who meticulously proved his artistic abilities to the nobility and began painting their images with great acceptance."

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