Manet's Influence On Photography

Manet was well known for his paintings of “modernity”, which tried to capture Paris during the late 1800’s, revolutionizing painting during this time. He wanted to capture “modern” life, and this is why he chose to do a painting about the Folies Bergère. Cafés-Concerts were considered very modern for various reasons. They were described as being ordinary, yet successful. They allowed for the mixing of classes to occur. There was no distinction in, who came

Although at first glance, Realism and Impressionism appear to be completely separate movements in 19th century art, they in fact were both bred as a response to the new order of Europe that had evolved as a result of the marks made by both the Industrial Revolution and a series of European continental wars. Realist painters and Impressionist painters alike faced controversy in challenging the status quo of the Salons, and took risks to no longer romanticize drastic changes within society caused by industrialization, but instead acknowledge them head-on. Edouard Manet in particular exemplified the gradual transitions from Realism to Impressionism and even to

I plan on majoring in art history at USC. This major combines the study of art and culture, which are two topics that I am very much interested in and passionate about. I would also minor in visual culture and hope to enroll in the AHIS 100g: Introduction to Visual Culture. Having a father as a film producer, I have been fascinated by film and photography since I can remember and appreciate these art mediums especially as they portray social injustices in our communities. One class in particular, within this minor, that got my attention was AHIS 373g: History and Theory of Photography, which would combine my interest of art and visual culture. As an art history major, I would also like to take part in the study abroad program to learn more

Edouard Manet was a French painter who used everyday subjects just for an occasion to make a painting. He was a leading artist in the transition from realism to impressionism. Therefore, he is known as the “godfather of Impressionism” (Rosenbum). For some people Manet was the first

A photographer takes a picture of an object or scene and freezes it in a way that captures how they saw it. Many photographers have different styles just like painters or writers do. Some are more similar to each other, while others stand out more from the crowd and like to stretch the boundaries. These styles usually act as a foundation for a new style of photography. One of the most influential and famous photographers of the 20th century was Richard Avedon.

Edouard Manet incorporated a number of art historical references in his paintings of the 1860's, adding visual "quotations" into his paintings. Although this was not the reason why Manet was considered avant-garde, it reveals some of the artist's underlying philosophies and theories. Manet's visual allusions also serve the purpose of anchoring the artist in his own historical context. The social commentary Manet is famous for reveals itself in paintings like Olympia and Luncheon on the Grass. Similar technique can be witnessed in other 1860s-era Manet work including The Execution of Maximilian and Music at the Tuilleries.

The two art pieces that I want to write about are Bronzino's Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time, Mannerism art, and Manet’s Le Dejuner sur l’herbe, Realism art. Because these paintings were born in the periods when there was significant cultural and social changes, which influenced to their artistic style. The both paintings have nude female figures on the center of the paintings, but had received different criticism. Bronzino's Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time is one of the most famous works of art of Bronzino. The characters in the painting embody the provocative and chaotic Mannerism style. On the other hand, Le Dejuner sur l’herbe, get Monet criticized for its obscene scene, flat perspective and the naked women, which the society didn’t approve of. Le Dejuner sur l’herbe have Realism style characterized by muted color palette and subject matter of ordinary modern life.

fashion, and in day to day life. The fashions of the time were absolutely reflections of the

Avedon was well known for his minimalist photographs and portraits. He actually started a larger thirty by ten feet size portrait which was typically only used for gods and presidents but Avedon expanded that to almost everyone. He also was one of the firsts to include movement and scenes instead of the very basic poses and positions in most photographs during that time period. One particular event that was the start of scenes taking place in photographs was the 1955 photo-shoot at a circus with Dovima, an American model from the 1950s, and elephants. This photograph was named number four in the collection created by Phaidon of images that changed the world.

The initial style photos were made between the 1850s and 1860s, to report design for Parisian style houses. Reproduction in design diaries happened much later, between 1881 (with the development of the halftone printing process by Frederic Eugene Ives) and 1886 (when the refinement of the procedure made it fiscally practicable). This leap forward made it conceivable to imitate photos and offer to a huge gathering of people through the medium of the printed page.

“While some may deem Leonardo da Vinci paintings tame in their total effect on our society’s modern sensibilities, his development of techniques that immersed the viewer in the world of the painting, and the impact of those techniques cannot be understated.”1

Art critic Robert Hughes once said, “People inscribe their histories, beliefs, attitudes, desires and dreams in the images they make.” When discussing the mediums of photography and cinema, this belief of Hughes is not very hard to process and understand. Images, whether they be still or moving, can transform their audiences to places they have either never been before or which they long to return to. Images have been transporting audiences for centuries thanks to both the mediums of photography and cinema and together they gone through many changes and developments. When careful consideration is given to these two mediums, it is acceptable to say that they will forever be intertwined, and that they have been interrelated forms of

The name "Photography" comes from the Greek words for light and writing. Sir John Herschel, was the first to use the term photography in 1839, when he managed to fix images using hyposulphite of soda. He described photography as "The application of the chemical rays to the purpose of pictorial representation". Herschel also coined the terms "negative", "positive" and "snapshot".

When going for a walk, a person takes in the beauty around them. On this particular day, the refulgent sun is extra bright, making the sky a perfect blue. White, puffy clouds fill the sky, slowing moving at their own pace. The wind is peacefully calm, making the trees stand tall and proud. There is no humidity in the air. As this person walks down the road, they see a deer with her two fawns. The moment is absolutely beautiful. Moments like this happen only once in a great while, making us wanting to stay in the particular moment forever. Unfortunately, time moves on, but only if there were some way to capture the day’s magnificence. Thanks to Joseph Niépce, we can now capture these moments and others that take our breath away. The

•A summary of the artists' personal philosophies of art (if they can be found in published sources), and the prevailing trends and schools of thought in the art world at the time and in the place the artist was working. For instance, discuss what was taking place in the artist's city, country, and/or church that may have provoked a reaction from the artist or the greater society. Include any information that might help the reader understand the artist's point of view or why the artist made his or her choices in this work of art.