Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

FAQ About Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

What influence did Ingres have on the academic art world?

Ingres had a lasting influence on the academic art world through his role as a professor at the École des Beaux-Arts and as the director of the French Academy in Rome. He championed the study of classical forms, anatomy, and draftsmanship, which became cornerstones of academic training.