Shea, Mary - Notes From the Belle Époque, Apr. 20, 2016
Paper description
The author defines and describes the "Belle Époque", a brief period of prosperity between the Franco-Prussian War and World War I, 1871-1914, characterized by innovation, creativity, political turmoil and rapid social change. Topics of the era mentioned include art, architecture, design, the two Paris world expositions, fashion technology, innovations and some prominent characters in the drama of transition to the modern world.
Dates
- Creation: Apr. 20, 2016
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
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