Thursday, 24 September 2009

Manet Biography and Artwork


Edouard Manet 1832-1883

Édouard Manet , 23 January 1832 – 30 April 1883, was a French Painter . One of the first nineteenth century artists to approach modern-life subjects, he was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

His early masterworks-The Lunchen on the grass and Olympia engendered great controversy, and served as rallying points for the young painters who would create Impressionism. Today these are considered watershed paintings that mark the genesis of Modern Art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manet

Edouard Manet was a very influential and one of the most renown artists of the 19th century, his work was well known for creating impressionism. i have already uploaded three images from his work and i am hooping the learn a lot about this very famous Artist.





Edouard Manet 1832-1883

Édouard Manet , 23 January 1832 – 30 April 1883, was a French Painter . One of the first nineteenth century artists to approach modern-life subjects, he was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

His early masterworks-The Lunchen on the grass and Olympia engendered great controversy, and served as rallying points for the young painters who would create Impressionism. Today these are considered watershed paintings that mark the genesis of Modern Art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manet

Edouard Manet was a very influential and one of the most renown artists of the 19th century, his work was well known for creating impressionism. i have already uploaded three images from his work and i am hooping the learn a lot about this very famous Artist.

Modern Art



Manet artwork