{"id":150,"date":"2025-03-13T14:29:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/paris-spring-2025\/?p=150"},"modified":"2025-03-14T12:24:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T17:24:35","slug":"art-and-spectacle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/paris-spring-2025\/2025\/03\/13\/art-and-spectacle\/","title":{"rendered":"Art and Spectacle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wednesday March 12th <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning at the Museum D\u2019Orsay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of clock in the Museum D’Orsay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bright and early, we took the Metro to the Museum D\u2019Orsay. This museum is housed in a converted train station. The structure held up by steel is an example of the architectural innovations of the 19th<\/sup> century. However, I was most excited about the art, as the late 19th<\/sup> century is my favorite period. We saw works by Millet, Bonheur, Courbet, Renoir, Manet, Degas, Monet and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Gleaners<\/em> by Millet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dance at Le moulin de la Galette<\/em> by Renoir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Like at the Louvre it seemed unreal to see works of art I had seen only in art history classes. I loved to be able to looks closely at the paintings. For example, Monet used thick layers of paint which creates a texture to the work that is not easily seen from a photograph. Also, the size of a painting is impossible to fully comprehend until you are standing in front of it. I was amazed by the detail and realism of Rosa Bonheur\u2019s Ploughing in the Nivernais<\/em>. The dirt that is being turned up and the fur of the cows appears as if you could reach out in touch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rouen Cathedral by Monet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Detail of Rouen Cathedral by Monet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Ploughing in the Nivernais<\/em> by Rosa Bonheur<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Detail of Ploughing in the Nivernais<\/em> by Rosa Bonheur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The Orangerie Museum and Monet\u2019s Water Lilies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though we had spent the morning walking around the Museum D\u2019Orsay I was eager to go to the Orangerie Museum. After lunch my roommate and I headed there. It is right across the Seine from the Museum D\u2019Orsay, so it was a quick walk. I have always wanted to see Monet\u2019s Water Lilies. He had specially designed them for the Orangerie which was a building where orange trees were once stored in the winter. My roommate and I first headed to the Water Lilies. Like seeing painting, I had only seen in classes this was also a surreal experience. The size of the canvas and the fact they follow the curve of the wall is incredibly immersive. I loved walking along the paintings and be able to see the paint texture. In certain spots I could see where Monet at dragged a finger through the paint. For anyone who loves impressionism seeing the Water Lilies is a must!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2nd Water Lilies Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Detail of one of Monet’s Water Lilies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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While exploring the rest of the museum I saw some works by artists I had never heard of but whose works I now greatly admire. The artist\u2019s name is Cha\u00efm Soutine. He uses a lot of color and texture in his paintings to create images that like Monet walk the line between representational and abstract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paysage avec personnage<\/em> by Cha\u00efm Soutine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The Spectacle that is the Moulin Rouge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View of entering the Moulin Rouge performance space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the evening we went to the Moulin Rouge. Going in I knew nothing about this show, and I am glad. It was such a special and fun experience to dress up and go to a show like this. The show goes back to the 19th<\/sup> century and is all about spectacle. Multiple times throughout the performance we were in awe. Before we knew it the show was over, and it was time to leave. I would love to come back one day and see the show again! It was an incredible way to end the day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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