On May 2, 1804, the illustrious general of the armies and consul of the Republic placed the crown upon his head, and national art set out on a historic path. Surrounded by shrewd advisers—beginning with Empress Joséphine—Napoleon became the keystone of an emblematic artistic production. Museums and academies, vast battle compositions, and the Painting and Sculpture Salons were the living image of the system envisioned by the Emperor and implemented by his devoted team.
For more than fifteen years, all the arts were renewed under the bold impetus of the head of state. From Dominique Vivant Denon to Alexandre Théodore Brongniart, via Jacques-Louis David and Antonio Canova, the most prestigious figures placed their talent at the service of the nation. A single goal: to make the Empire shine.
With the State as patron, a highly efficient administration, and resources flowing in from across the continent, this empire of the arts established itself in the history of France and Europe under the aegis of the glorious Emperor.
General information
Author: Jean-Michel Leniaud
Publisher: Place des Victoires
Release date: 04/12/2025
EAN: 9782809910155
ISBN: 2809910154
Technical details
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover book
Size: Large format


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