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The Birth of the Modern Landscape
A lecture by Éloïse Le Bozec on landscape in art history, from the Impressionists to Nicolas de Staël.
Médiathèque Violette Leduc (Paris 11th)
About
Initially the poor relation of artistic creation, the landscape took flight at the end of the medieval period to finally assert itself as a genre in its own right from the 18th century. Modern artists subsequently made it the foundation of their issues, immersing themselves in nature and its movements to better draw answers to their visual and aesthetic questions. From Monet to de Staël, this lecture invites you to explore this history which tells of the special relationship artists have with the world around them.
Éloïse Le Bozec is a lecturer and art historian, specializing in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since January 2026, she has been leading the art and crafts history cycle at the Violette Leduc media library.
Free with reservation: mediatheque.violette-leduc@paris.fr or at 01 55 25 80 20.
Reservations open from October 28.
Our take on this event
Step into the evolution of how we perceive the world through this insightful journey into modern landscape art. From the late Middle Ages to the vibrant experiments of the 20th century, you will discover how nature became the ultimate canvas for the greatest artists in history.
Discover how the landscape genre transformed from a minor artistic form into a cornerstone of modern aesthetics at the La naissance du paysage moderne conference. Hosted at the Médiathèque Violette Leduc on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00, this session explores the evolution of nature in art, from the late Middle Ages through the 18th century to the works of Monet and de Staël. Led by art historian Éloïse Le Bozec, the talk is free of charge, open to adults aged 18 and over, and takes place in a venue fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Located in the 11th arrondissement, the Médiathèque Violette Leduc invites you to a lecture on the history of landscape art. From 15:00 to 17:00, art historian Éloïse Le Bozec will guide attendees through the artistic shifts that elevated landscape painting to a primary field of inquiry for modern masters such as Monet and de Staël. The session focuses on the relationship between artists and the natural world, examining the aesthetic challenges faced during this significant historical trajectory.
This event is free to attend. Participation is restricted to adults 18 and older, and the facility is accessible to wheelchair users. Please note that reservations are required to secure your spot, with booking opening on October 28, 2026.
