“I paint what I see and not what others like to see.” (The Art Story Foundation, 2014) Those are the words of French painter Edouard Manet. This was an artist that believed in creating spontaneous artwork. He believed that artwork should not be confined to one particular guideline, but instead he felt that an artist should paint whatever they feel like painting. He despised the strict conventional rules of the French Academy, who only accepted structured artwork. (The Art Story Foundation, 2014) He was often criticized due to his style, technique and the unconventional subjects in his artwork. Later on throughout Manet career, he became an inspiration to the impressionist style due to his popular technique of “alla prima painting.” (The Art Story Foundation, 2014) Recognized by his unique style and technique he soon became the “leading artist in the transition from realism to impressionism”. ( Biography.com , 2015)
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He was born into an upper-class family; His father was a prestigious judge and his mother was the daughter of a diplomat. ( Biography.com , 2015) In the early stages of his life, Manet’s father wanted him to pursue a career in law like him. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps, so their family name could remain at a high-status. ( Biography.com , 2015) But Manet saw different, he did not see law in his future, he saw art. Manet’s main interest and his life dream were to create paintings. Manet’s uncle Edmond Fournier supported and believed in him, when his father disapproved of his interest. Edmond would arrange trips for Manet to visit the Louvre museum, where he was able to view and be around his passion. ( Biography.com , 2015) His uncle helped to nurture his interest during the early stages of his
He was born into an upper-class family; His father was a prestigious judge and his mother was the daughter of a diplomat. ( Biography.com , 2015) In the early stages of his life, Manet’s father wanted him to pursue a career in law like him. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps, so their family name could remain at a high-status. ( Biography.com , 2015) But Manet saw different, he did not see law in his future, he saw art. Manet’s main interest and his life dream were to create paintings. Manet’s uncle Edmond Fournier supported and believed in him, when his father disapproved of his interest. Edmond would arrange trips for Manet to visit the Louvre museum, where he was able to view and be around his passion. ( Biography.com , 2015) His uncle helped to nurture his interest during the early stages of his