Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture
Academy that sought to professionalize the artists working for the French courtThe Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture was founded in 1648 in Paris, France. It was the premier art institution of France during the latter part of the Ancien Régime until it was abolished in 1793 during the French Revolution. It included most of the important painters and sculptors, maintained almost total control of teaching and exhibitions, and afforded its members preference in royal commissions.
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