19th century Paris, a hub for arts and cultural exchange

Representations of Paris as the ultimate capital of culture, full of innovative architects, artists, poets, and prominent businessmen still stand today and many people visit the French capital to search for an idyllic Belle Epoque city. The center of the universe, the leader of modern and contemporary art, the meeting point for international visual artists, and many other similar denominations show just how important Paris was for the cultural evolution of the modern world, and how today we look back at the powerful impact of a one city-all arts hub that established for nearly 100 years trends in all fields and scientific specialties.

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The city in the legends was built in the middle of the 19th century and its myth lasted until the middle of the 20th century. WWII completed a glorious period for French culture that is today regarded as one of the most prolific periods in the entire western civilization. Not only for the general progress but as one of the best examples of cultural exchange that seemed to shape differently the fate of the city. Paris became a true nest for democracy, a place where people can express freely…