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Elsewhere on the WebBBC Artist ProfileManet in the ArtchiveManet: The Heroism of Modern Life Artists in 60 Seconds: Édouard ManetMovement, Style, School or Type of Art: Realism > Impressionism Date and Place of Birth: January 23, 1832, Paris, France Life: Manet, who was classically trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, rejected historical painting to experiment with new techniques. He in turn, was consistantly rejected by the Salon. He was a founding father of Impressionism and was a crucial part of the famous Salon des Refusés in 1863. Important Works:
Date and Place of Death: April 30, 1883, Paris, France Go to Artist Profiles: Names beginning with "M" or Artist Profiles: Main Index Elsewhere on the WebBBC Artist ProfileManet in the ArtchiveManet: The Heroism of Modern Life |
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