Context
Paintings
Style
Ideas
100
Where did Manet live and work?
Paris, France.
100
Manet painted a portrait of which French author?
Emile Zola.
100
Manet's paintings were often criticised for his lack of what?
The accuracy of his perspective.
100
What were two characteristics of painting that Manet consistently focussed on in his works?
Light and colour.
200
What was the technological influence on Manet's work?
The invention of photography.
200
Manet painted 'Bar at the Folies-Bergere' which showed which distorted feature?
Perspective.
200
Manet often paints with heavy chiaroscuro in his works. What are two examples of his works where this is present?
Le Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe and Emile Zola.
200
Manet wanted to paint a 'modern' Paris. What subjects did he paint that portrayed this?
Bars,Cafes, Prostitutes, Railways.
300
What social class did Manet belong to?
Manet belonged to the wealthy middle class.
300
How did Manet portay his female nudes that was didfferent from previous movements?
He painted his female nudes as confronting and unashamed, unlike the previous movements of 'Venus' nudes - feminine and sensual.
300
Why did Manet paint with loose, visible brush strokes?
To draw attention to the surface of the painting, rather than just the subject.
300
What movement did Manet consider himself to belong to?
Realism.
400
Was Manet's work often considered finished or unfinished?
Unfinished.
400
What techniques did Manet use that were influenced by photography and Japanese prints?
Flattened forms, asymmetrical compositions and high contrasts.
400
Did Manet follow academic techniques in his works?
No, Manet did not consistently adhere to academic painting techniques.
400
What two movements are Manet often said to have both characteristics of?
Realism and Impressionism.
500
Manet had the courage to paint his own ideas of _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Reality.
500
What was the scandalous aspect of Manet's work 'Le Dejeuner sur L'Herbe'?
The nude woman in the work, next to two dressed men.
500
When did Manet adopt the use of bright color and the study of light?
Manet did not adopt the use of bright color and the study of light until the 1870's
500
Which of Manet's works signalled the end of heroic painting?
Olympia.
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