The Judgment Of Paris by Ross King
The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, this captivating narrative delves into the transformative period of the art world, focusing on the rivalry between the traditional art establishment and the revolutionary Impressionists. The story follows the lives of two pivotal figures: the conservative artist Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, celebrated for his meticulous historical paintings, and the audacious Édouard Manet, whose radical approach challenged artistic conventions. As the Paris art scene becomes a battleground for innovation and tradition, the book explores the cultural and social upheavals that ultimately led to the triumph of modern art, forever altering the course of artistic expression.
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 448
- Original Language
- English
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