French Arts and Culture
Delacroix used the French Revolution as dramatic material to craft stunning works such as his depictions of proletariat versus bourgeois fighting that are both patriotic […]
Month: March 2024
French Traditions
French culture is diverse. It differs depending on where it’s practiced and even within Paris itself. Formality and hierarchy are fundamental aspects of French social […]
France and Ireland Roots
Tomorrow marks Saint Patrick’s Day and provides an ideal opportunity to examine France and Ireland’s many ties – from religious conflict to fierce sports rivalries […]
French and Irish Music
Music can be an expressive means, especially Irish traditional music. Instruments like the tin whistle (a pocket-sized endblown flute which produces bird-like noises in dance […]
The Evolution of French Music
French composers are well-known for fusing different musical styles. Debussy was known to use melodies from popular operas in his work. Modern French artists are […]
French Traditional Music
France is home to a vast musical landscape ranging from Celtic tunes and Mediterranean rhythms, reflecting its vast cultural mosaic. Ranging from national/neoclassical compositions to […]