The Judgement of Paris
The Judgement of Paris2006
About this book
In 1863, the French painter, Ernest Meissonier was one of the most famous artists in the world. Manet, on the other hand, was struggling in obscurity. Taking the careers of Meissonier & Manet, this book uses them as a lens for their times. It shows that their paintings were not just about art, but about how to see the world.
Details
- First published
- 2006
- OL Work ID
- OL2984859W
Subjects
French PaintingPainting, FrenchCriticism and interpretationArt and societyImpressionism (Art)HistoryManet, edouard, 1832-1883France, social conditionsFrance, history, 19th century