Ed. Manet: étude biographique et critique by Émile Zola

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.html.images 100 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.epub3.images 524 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.epub.images 525 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.epub.noimages 102 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.kf8.images 572 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.kindle.images 563 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57461.txt.utf-8 90 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/57461/pg57461-h.zip 528 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
LoC No. 59056215
Title Ed. Manet: étude biographique et critique
Credits Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images provided by la
Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Summary "Ed. Manet: étude biographique et critique" by Émile Zola is a biographical and critical study written in the late 19th century. This book presents an analysis of the life and works of the influential painter Édouard Manet, highlighting his unique contributions to the art world during a time of significant transition in artistic expression. In this detailed study, Émile Zola explores Manet's development as an artist, his early struggles, and the reception of his works, particularly emphasizing the contrast between public perception and critical appreciation. Zola provides insights into specific paintings, including the controversial "Olympia" and "Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe," asserting that Manet's works reflect a genuine representation of contemporary life rather than adhering to traditional artistic standards. The narrative serves not only to defend Manet against public ridicule but also to advocate for a broader understanding of modern art, illustrating the challenges faced by innovative artists in the face of societal expectations and conventions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883
Category Text
EBook-No. 57461
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 76 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!