Discussions of 19th Century French Realism
College
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Faculty Mentor
Laura Dufresne, Ph.D.
Abstract
Gustave Flaubert's literary masterpiece, Madame Bovary, challenges readers to think about cultural and societal standards in the analysis of the moral conundrum faced by the central character. Flaubert specifically presents a critique of women's role in society by using strong elements of irony and melodrama. The contemporary artist Gustave Courbet similarly challenges viewers to self-reflect on their cultural and societal status within his work. He directly acknowledges the viewers in his work, allowing him to politically confront them with a strong opinion. This paper will present how these artists create a sense of morality in a seemingly amoral world of their own creation.
Course Assignment
ARTH 482 – Dufresne
Start Date
20-4-2018 3:30 PM
Discussions of 19th Century French Realism
DIGS 114
Gustave Flaubert's literary masterpiece, Madame Bovary, challenges readers to think about cultural and societal standards in the analysis of the moral conundrum faced by the central character. Flaubert specifically presents a critique of women's role in society by using strong elements of irony and melodrama. The contemporary artist Gustave Courbet similarly challenges viewers to self-reflect on their cultural and societal status within his work. He directly acknowledges the viewers in his work, allowing him to politically confront them with a strong opinion. This paper will present how these artists create a sense of morality in a seemingly amoral world of their own creation.
