How does Géricault’s preliminary work for this piece remain part of the academic tradition? How does it depart from that tradition?

The Raft of the Medusa

Théodore Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa was inspired by contemporary events. To create his monumental and controversial canvas, Géricault combined traditional elements of his academic training with new ways of collecting information and portraying a narrative. How does Géricault’s preliminary work for this piece remain part of the academic tradition? How does it depart from that tradition?

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