How did Manet influence the Impressionists?
I believe my rejection of academic convention and my focus on contemporary subjects and modern techniques paved the way for the Impressionists. By painting outdoors, capturing fleeting moments, and experimenting with visible brushwork, they built upon the groundwork I laid. My emphasis on capturing the 'impression' of a scene, rather than its meticulous detail, resonated with their desire to depict the transient effects of light and color in the modern world.
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