DSST Art of the Western World Exam Prep

Answer - A - True. In the late nineteenth-century, several artists defined themselves by their escape from the Paris art establishment.

Key Takeaway: In the late nineteenth-century, Paris was the very center of the art world and many artists wanted to exhibit at the Salon of Paris. Still, some artists found the jury at the Salon to be stifling, not welcoming new styles or artists. Many artists, such as Cézanne, Gauguin, and van Gogh decided to leave Paris for a quieter bohemian lifestyle, which ended up often greatly defining the artists and their respective works.