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200350 minGdocumentary

The Impressionists: Manet

200350 minGdocumentary

Fifty minutes detail the life of Edouard Manet, a controversial figure who challenged the conventions of the French salon and influenced the Impressionist movement.

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Fifty minutes detail the life of Edouard Manet, a controversial figure who challenged the conventions of the French salon and influenced the Impressionist movement.

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Édouard Manet, a controversial figure in 19th-century France, challenged the conventions of the French salon. His bold approach to painting set the stage for the Impressionist movement. This documentary details Manet's life and work, illustrating his role as a father figure to a group of artists who would redefine the art world. Through his defiance of artistic norms, Manet left a lasting impact on the trajectory of modern art. The program runs for 50 minutes.

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