ÉDOUARD MANET - Un Viaggio tra i Suoi Capolavori

Édouard Manet: Revolutionary of 19th Century Art - Discover Manet's Masterpieces. Édouard Manet, a pioneer of 19th century art, distinguished himself as a revolutionary. Although often associated with the Impressionists, he maintained a certain distance from their gatherings, challenging artistic conventions in the prestigious Parisian salons, such as the renowned Salon. Born in Paris in 1832, Manet began his artistic journey in local art studios and enriched his vision during travels in Europe from 1856. The debut at the Salon in 1861 was positively received, but in 1863, with the painting "Breakfast on the Grass", Manet unleashed a real artistic earthquake. This painting provoked a heated debate, portraying a rural scene with a naked woman in the centre, challenging the conventions of the time. Inspired by Tiziano's "Country Concert" of 1510, Manet overturned artistic conventions with realistic female figures and an innovative technique that used large splashes of color without traditional chiaroscuro. The same boldness characterized 1863's "Olympia," a painting of a prostitute reclining on a bed, inspired by Tiziano's "Venus of Urbino" but devoid of idealization. The model Victorine Meurent, rendered with bold brushstrokes, attracted fierce criticism. In 1882, Manet presented “The Bar of the Folies Bergère,” an impressionist masterpiece that captured the atmosphere of an iconic Parisian theater with quick brushstrokes and pure colors. “The Bar of the Folies Bergère” became the spiritual testament of Manet, who died a few months later in 1883. Edgar Degas said at his funeral: “He was greater than we thought,” acknowledging Manet's immense legacy. If you liked this video, leave a comment and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss the next videos dedicated to the great masters of art!