THE BELLE EPOQUE:
ARTISTIC MODERNISM IN
“THE PERIOD OF IMPROVEMENT”
VICTORIAN ERA TO THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY
VICTORIAN ERA, 1837-1901
VICTORIAN ERA, 1837-1901
VICTORIAN ERA, 1837-1901
VICTORIAN ERA, 1837-1901
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Gentlemen, as a typical Victorian era male, describe
your concerns, your style, your daily life and activities.
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Ladies, as a typical Victorian era female, describe your
idyllic qualities (what is expected of you), your
sexuality, your status in society, your ability to be
employed, and your family life.
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Describe your ideal female and household
relationships.
Describe your ideal male and household
relationships.
As Victorians, what do you do for fun? Pick THREE
things and describe them.
VICTORIAN ERA, 1837-1901
VICTORIAN SAUCINESS?