Gilles Neret
Manet
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836535106
- author:
- Gilles Neret
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 1.4 x 26.9 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Ar
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Édouard Manet: A Pioneer of Modern Art French painter Édouard Manet (1832-1883) was a key figure in bridging the transition from Realism to Impressionism. His work combined traditional techniques with strikingly modern images of contemporary life, capturing the essence of urban Paris. This book explores Manet's unique style and its lasting influence on modern art. Manet's paintings often featured everyday subjects, such as parks, bars, and cabarets, but with a provocative twist. His depiction of Olympia, for example, reworked Titian's Venus of Urbino in a bold and modern way. The Paris salon rejected his Déjeuner sur l'herbe due to its unconventional subject matter, while Olympia caused a scandal with its unflinching gaze. This illustrated book introduces Manet's work and its significance in the history of art. With its richly detailed images, it provides a valuable insight into the life and art of this influential artist.