East / West

The Two Empires Discover how, in the 4th century, the Roman Empire split between East and West, between Rome and Constantinople... The birth of Orientalism What does this name hide? An art movement? No, rather a trend of the 19th century, when artists were passionate about Arab countries. Another orientalism, between art and science From 1850, travelers multiply. Among them, many artists, who seek to represent an Orient closer to reality. All orientalism in one work! Embark with Eugène Delacroix in North Africa, and discover his sketches which inspired him great works... From castle decorations to furniture or tableware, oriental motifs can be found everywhere in the decorative arts in Europe. The East of the Moderns At the beginning of the 20th century, the Orient fascinated again and again. Many travel to North Africa, where light and patterns inspire them... And the opposite ? When the East is watching us The trip is not a one-way street: Oriental artists also go to paint or photograph on the other side of the Mediterranean...