The Death of Marat by Dr Nick Shaddick

Interviewed by Dominic Gibson

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What is happening in the painting?

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The assassination of Marat, the response of the people, and the painting’s target audience

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Is this painting propaganda and are David’s pieces commonly propaganda?

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The symbols behind the painting

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Did the death of Marat legitimise the terror and the impact of art in the national convention

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How does the art produced during the revolution compare to modern contemporary activist artwork?

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Closing thoughts

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