explain the significance of portraying nations as female figure like Marianne and Germania by European artists in 18th and 19th century if you know the answer .then only give answer
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explain the significance of portraying nations as female figure like Marianne and Germania by European artists in 18th and 19th century if you know the answer .then only give answer
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That is, the female figure became an allegory of the nation. ... Statues of Marianne were erected in public squares to remind the public of the national symbol of unity and to persuade them to identify with it. Marianne images were marked on coins and stamps. Similarly, Germania became the allegory of the German nation.
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Marianne and Germania were the female allegories of France and German nations respectively. They stood as personifications of the 'Republic' and 'Liberty'. They were portrayed such that would instill a sense of nationality in the citizens of these countries.
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