Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture

The Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture was a prestigious French institution founded in 1648 to promote and oversee the arts, particularly painting and sculpture. It established standards of professionalism, taught new techniques, and organized exhibitions, influencing artistic development in France. The academy aimed to elevate the status of art, support talented artists, and ensure the quality and consistency of artistic work. It played a central role in shaping aesthetic tastes and art education in France until it was replaced by the École des Beaux-Arts in the 19th century.