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: Chris Martin cited Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and the novels of Charles Dickens as significant inspirations for the album's strong visual imagery. Narrative and Meaning

: The primary visual influence is the painting Liberty Leading the People , which commemorates the French Revolution of 1830. Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video

: The band wore customized French revolutionary-style costumes, a visual theme they maintained throughout the Viva la Vida era. Artistic Inspirations : Chris Martin cited Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables

: The background uses multi-colored textures interspersed with imagery of speeding clouds and the same artwork featured on the album's cover. Coldplay Viva La Vida Official Video

The video and song are deeply rooted in historical and artistic references: