The Empire style, a propaganda styleAt the end of the 18th century, Ancient Rome was celebrated both for its political grandeur and for what could be considered the apogee of aesthetics. the apogee of Roman aesthetics. ... Read more

The Empire style developed under the impetus of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821), who reigned from 1804 to 1815. The first beginnings of the Empire style can be traced back to the Directoire period (1795-1799). ... Read more