Académie de peinture et de sculpture

The Académie de peinture et de sculpture was a prestigious French institution founded in 1648 that oversaw the training, standards, and development of painters and sculptors. It played a central role in shaping artistic standards and promoting classical ideals of beauty and technique during its time. The academy organized exhibitions, such as the Salon, and influenced art education and taste in France and beyond. It functioned as a gatekeeper to professional recognition and was instrumental in defining artistic conventions until it was replaced by more modern institutions in the late 19th century.