Édouard Manet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Édouard Manet born?January 23, 1832
2. When did Édouard Manet die?April 30, 1883 (age 51)
3. Where was Édouard Manet born?Paris, France
4. Who was Édouard Manet?Édouard Manet was a French painter born in 1832 in Paris who loved to paint everyday people and scenes.
5. Why were Manet's paintings considered scandalous?His paintings showed nudes in modern settings and used bold, unidealized styles, which upset critics and the art academy.

Avant-Garde: Innovative artists whose work is experimental, radical, and ahead of its time, often challenging established norms.
Salon des Refusés: An exhibition in Paris in 1863 showcasing works rejected by the official Salon, which became a landmark event for modern art.
Academic Art: Art produced in accordance with the strict rules and traditions of official art academies, often favoring historical or mythological subjects and polished techniques.