SYMHC Classics: Gustave Courbet
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April 18, 2026 · 41 min
About this episode
This episode discusses Gustave Courbet's impact on art and politics in France during his lifetime.
This 2022 episode covers how Courbet was iconic even in his own lifetime. He flew in the face of artistic convention, ushered in a new movement of Realism in France, and became embroiled in the country’s political turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- Gustave Courbet
- Realism
- artistic convention
- French history
- political turmoil
Keywords
- Gustave Courbet
- Realism
- art
- politics
- France
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iHeartPodcasts
Books & works: Realism
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