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France is known worldwide for its valuable contribution to the world in the field of art. The history of art in France dates back to several thousand years, when artistic influences from advanced civilizations were introduced to the Gallic people. Art in ancient France can be traced back to Paleolithic times (10, 000-32, 000 years back), though few artifacts remain from earlier eras. The cave paintings of Altamira, Fon
t de Gaume, Lascaux, Les Combarelles, Niaux Cave and Les Trois Frères present marvelous pieces of art of ancient France. From the medieval times to the 20th century, France enjoyed a leading position in the history of European painting, attracting artists from all over the continent, especially neighboring Italy.
Besides painting, France also contributed significantly in the field of philosophy, literature, poetry, theatre, sculpture, architecture, and science.
France has produced great work in the field of literature, architecture, painting, and cinema. The all-time famous artists of France include the names of Edgar Degas, Francis Picabia, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet.
The impressionist Monet and his colleagues shocked the art world with their innovative technique, using inventive sketchy brush strokes, and bold, shimmering colors, to capture an impression of the scene before them. The world-famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso also settled in France in 1904 and contributed significantly to the progress of art in France. Among famous literary figures in France include Molière, Jean-Paul Sartre and Victor Hugo who wrote Le Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. France is home to thousands of museums including the world-famous Louvre Museum, Osray Museum and Picasso Museum with amazing collections of art and artifacts.
France has also significantly contributed to the world in the field of music and cinema. French cinema is respected worldwide for its creativity and originality. French cinema has produced several internationally acclaimed actors such as Gerard Depardieu and Juliette Binoche, the first French actress to win an Oscar, for her memorable performance in The English Patient (1997). The annual International Film Festival in Cannes attracts filmmakers from across the world. France's unmatched contribution to fashion world can't be ignored while describing the art in France. France has contributed significantly to innovations in fashion in the world since the days of Louis XIV and his extravagant court, in the 17th century AD.
Today, France is considered the center of world fashion with several prestigious international fashions shows held in Paris every year.
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