Description
1980 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This comprehensive study of Édouard Manet’s life and work by art historian Claudia Lyn Cahan offers a rich exploration of the French painter’s innovative techniques and profound influence on modern art. Published in 1980, it provides valuable insights into Manet’s unconventional style, which challenged the traditional standards of the Paris Salon and paved the way for Impressionism. Despite its well-worn dust jacket and minor exterior blemishes, this copy remains a treasured find for art enthusiasts and collectors seeking an in-depth examination of Manet’s groundbreaking oeuvre. Cahan’s meticulous research and analysis shed light on the artist’s controversial nudes, such as the iconic “Olympia,” and his daring use of modern subjects and settings. With clean pages and a secure binding, this volume invites readers to immerse themselves in the world of a true revolutionary who defied artistic conventions and forever altered the course of Western painting.
