Opera houses became social hubs for the elite, who attended not only for the performances but also for the cultural prestige. In the 19th century, however, opera transformed into a vibrant, popular ...

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"The cliche you'll hear from every opera company is that they want opera to be seen as a 21st century art form, and not be curators of a 19th century museum piece," Mr Jeffes said.

Anyone who has ever stepped foot in Paris or even passingly encountered French art has likely seen a version of the 19th-century poster Tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis, or “Tour of ...

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Art World Artcore: The Irreverent 19th-Century Group That Paved the Way for Dada. Les Arts Incohérents was a short-lived but influential Parisian movement led by Jules Lévy.