WAS THE WORLD FAIRS THE ORIGINAL RESET? 1900 PARIS WORLD EXPOSITION

The 1900 Paris Exposition, also known as the Exposition Universelle, was a world's fair held in Paris, France, from April 14 to November 12, 1900. It was the fifth Exposition Universelle to be held in Paris and attracted 51 million visitors, making it the largest and most celebrated exposition of its time.
Exhibition Areas
The exposition took place across five main zones, spanning 120 hectares, including:
1. The banks of the Seine River
2. The Champs de Mars
3. The Place de la Concorde
4. The Grand Palais
5. The Bois de Vincennes, which hosted the agricultural exhibition, a village of typical workers' homes, railway exhibits, and sporting competitions.
Grand Palais
The Grand Palais was a central attraction, featuring:
* The Exposition décennale des beaux-arts de 1889 à 1900, showcasing French and international art
* The Centennale, an exhibition of 19th-century French art
* The Décennale, an exhibition of French art from the previous decade
* International works of art
Notable Features
The iron frame of the Grand Palais was innovative for its time, using 9,000 tonnes of metal
* The facade was in the Beaux-Arts style, while the interior featured Art Nouveau elements
* The exposition included a variety of exhibits, such as:
+ "The Exhibit of American Negroes" by W.E.B. Du Bois, showcasing the history and present conditions of African Americans in the United States + A Russian pavilion designed by Roman Meltzer, featuring a kremlin-style complex + A French pavilion showcasing the country's art, architecture, and industry
Legacy
The 1900 Paris Exposition had a lasting impact on art, architecture, and culture. It:
* Cemented the image of French art on the international stage
* Recognized the Impressionist movement and its artists
* Inspired the development of Art Nouveau and modernist design
* Provided a platform for international cultural exchange and cooperation
W.E.B. Du Bois's Contribution
W.E.B. Du Bois, a prominent African American scholar and activist, played a significant role in the exposition. He:
* Co-organized the "Exhibit of American Negroes" with Daniel Murray and Thomas J. Calloway
* Created hand-painted data portraits, now known as infographics, to visually represent the history and present conditions of African Americans in Georgia