Edouard Manet
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Édouard Manet: A French painter (1832-1883) who was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. His work broke with academic tradition and influenced the development of modern art.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Édouard Manet is often called the father of modern painting.
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition of works by Édouard Manet.
- "Olympia," a painting by Édouard Manet, caused a scandal when it was first exhibited.
Advanced Usage
- "a Manet": Used to refer to a painting created by Édouard Manet.
- The gallery recently acquired a rare Manet.
- "Manet's style" / "Manet's influence": Refers to the artistic characteristics or impact of his work.
- You can see Manet's influence in the loose brushwork of the early Impressionists.
Variants and Related Words
- Manet, Edouard Manet: Alternative spellings. The standard form includes the accent: Édouard Manet.
- Impressionism (n): The art movement he helped inspire.
- Realism (n): The 19th-century artistic style his early work is associated with.
- Modern art (n): The broader movement his work helped initiate.
Synonyms
- Artist, painter: General terms for his profession.
- He was a pioneering French artist.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- Precursor to Impressionism: A common description of his historical role.
- Édouard Manet is considered a crucial precursor to Impressionism.
- Salon des Refusés: The exhibition of rejected works where Manet's "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe" was famously shown in 1863.
Noun
- French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)