How Did The Aristocrats Use Propaganda In The French Revolution

The French Revolution, lasting from 1789 to 1815, was perhaps the bloodiest revolution of the 18th century. In an era of rich aristocrats and starving masses, the French Revolution- or la révolution française- resulted in one of the first major movements that utilized propaganda. Both the aristocratic and revolutionary parties utilized the widespread popularity of newspapers and periodicals to gain support and sway public opinion in their favor. This exhibit analyzes the different routes these opposing forces took in order to gain public support for their causes, ultimately leading to an upheaval of French society. While the aristocrats focused on solely using painted art displayed in salons and homes, the revolutionaries used a combination