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This book examines the use of small printed designs – known as vignettes – that adorned the official documents, known as 'enteste' of various French administrative and military bodies during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. While the Revolution began with simple, text-based statements of principles, they soon gave way to more sophisticated and striking designs. The author has drawn together a comprehensive collection of these vignettes, which evolved from straightforward emblems to elaborate allegorical compositions that reflected the ideas and aspirations of the Revolution. Through these vignettes, the book shines a unique light on the visual culture of the Revolution, the role of artists in promoting its ideals, and the impact of these images on the people of the time.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the use of small printed designs â" known as vignettes â" that adorned the official documents, known as 'enteste' of various French administrative and military bodies during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. While the Revolution began with simple, text-based statements of principles, they soon gave way to more sophisticated and striking designs. The author has drawn together a comprehensive collection of these vignettes, which evolved from straightforward emblems to elaborate allegorical compositions that reflected the ideas and aspirations of the Revolution. Through these vignettes, the book shines a unique light on the visual culture of the Revolution, the role of artists in promoting its ideals, and the impact of these images on the people of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282040949_0
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