manet

Thân thiện

A student studies a painting by Manet in an art museum.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A French painter: Édouard Manet was a 19th-century French painter. He is considered a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism in art history. His work often depicted modern life and challenged traditional artistic conventions.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Manet.
  • Art historians often discuss Manet's influence on the Impressionist movement.
  • "Olympia" and "Luncheon on the Grass" are two of Manet's most famous paintings.

Advanced Usage

• "a Manet": Can be used informally to refer to a painting created by Édouard Manet.
  • The collector was thrilled to acquire a genuine Manet.

Variants and Related Words

• Manetian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style or work of Édouard Manet.
  • The artist's early work shows a distinctly Manetian approach to composition.

Synonyms

• Artist: A person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
• Painter: An artist who paints pictures.

Notes on Usage

• "Manet" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It refers specifically to the individual, Édouard Manet. It is not a common noun for a type of art or style, though his name is associated with a specific artistic approach.

Học thuật

Noun

1. French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Manet
• Edouard Manet