New illustrated volume celebrates Édouard Manet as the trailblazer of modernism

A new, extensively illustrated book focusing on Édouard Manet's most significant artworks has been released. Recognized as a crucial contributor to the rise of Impressionism and often regarded as the first modern artist, Manet is honored through nearly one hundred key paintings. This volume emphasizes his innovative techniques and themes relevant to his time, showcasing modern Paris with its newly developed boulevards, trendy parks, cafés, and a variety of urban characters, from ragpickers to fashionable Parisians. Notable pieces featured include Luncheon on the Grass, famous for its provocative contrast between a nude woman and two clothed men, and Olympia, a contemporary reinterpretation of Titian's Venus of Urbino that caused a stir in Paris.