Exposition Universelle of 1900

exposition, Paris, France

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The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a world's fair held in Paris, France, to celebrate the achievements of the 19th century and to showcase France's artistic and cultural heritage. It was one of the largest and most extravagant expositions ever held, attracting over 50 million visitors. The exposition featured a wide range of exhibits, including art, technology, and colonial displays.

Key attractions included the newly constructed Eiffel Tower, which served as the entrance arch, and the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, built to house art exhibitions. The fair also highlighted advancements in electricity, with impressive nighttime illuminations. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 aimed to foster international understanding and showcase the progress of human civilization.1

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Grand Palais
…River in Paris for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. A masterpiece of Classicism and Art Nouveau, this Beaux Arts structure (built 1897–1900), with its large stone colonnades and enormous conservatory-style glass roof, is a major tourist attraction and a Parisian landmark.
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…River in Paris for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. A masterpiece of Classicism and Art Nouveau, this Beaux Arts structure (built 1897–1900), with its large stone colonnades and enormous conservatory-style glass roof, is a major tourist attraction and a Parisian landmark.
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Auguste Rodin
Discords and triumphs of Auguste Rodin
The Exposition Universelle of 1900 in Paris featured a pavilion in which 150 of Rodin’s sculptures and numerous drawings were displayed, testifying to the international scope of his fame. After it closed, he had his works transported to a property that he had bought at Meudon…
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