Episode 23 - Inside the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts

The Sculptor's Funeral - A podcast by Jason Arkles

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What was life like for a sculpture student of the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts in the 19th century? What did it take to win the coveted Prix de Rome? Jason examines some firsthand accounts of students and critics of the Ecole, highlighting the similarities with - and differences from - contemporary art training in academies and ateliers.