Rural Life
Life in the countryside, away from cities, often involving farming and nature.
What is it?
Rural life is a theme in art that shows the countryside and the people who live there. In the 1700s, many artists painted idealized scenes of rural life, with pretty landscapes and happy peasants. François Boucher's "The Mill" shows a peaceful rural scene with a mill, trees, and a stream. These paintings were popular among wealthy city people who dreamed of a simpler life.
Why it matters
Art about rural life can tell us about how people in the past viewed the countryside. It also shows the contrast between city and country.
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