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HISTORY Chapter-1 : The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Topic- Sorrieu’S Democratic and Social Republics
In 1789, post French Revolution, during which the idea of nationalism and liberty came into being, multiple artists visualised the concept of national states. Frederic Sorrieu. one such French artist created a series of prints envisaging a world comprising Democratic and Social Republics in 1848. His vision was utopian and represented smashing of absolutist notions and institutions.
The painting showcased many important features such as:
- Citizens of different nations were grouped together and shown marching towards the Statue of Liberty. Marching first were United States of America and Switzerland, two countries that had aLready attained Liberty.
- France came next, followed by Germany. Following the German people were citizens of Austria, the Kingdom of the two Sicilies, Lombardy, Poland, England, Ireland, Hungary and Russia.
- All the nations bore identification marks in the form of their flags and national colours/symbols.
- The Statue of Liberty in Sorrieu’s vision symbolises Liberty. She bore the torch of Enlightenment in one hand and the Charter of the Rights of Man in the other.
- On the foreground, the shattered remains of the symbol of absolutist institutions were seen lying.
Example-1:- In what way do you think, this print depicts a utopian vision?[NCERT]
Answer:- A Utopian vision is generally known to be on an idea, and ideal situation. It does not have much to do with the real situation.
Frederic Sorrieu imagined a world (which was still heavily divided into kingdoms and autonomous states) comprised of nation-states with united citizens and represented the same through his prints even though most of these states did not exist as nation-states during the time of this print. His vision was thus a far-fetched dream.
CBSE BOARD CLASS 10th HISTORY Notes Chapter-1 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
