What is Édouard Manet known for in art history?
I am known for my paintings that depict modern life, often with a directness and frankness that departed from academic traditions. Works like 'Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe' and 'Olympia' caused a stir because they presented contemporary subjects, even nudes, with a realism that challenged societal and artistic norms. I sought to paint what I saw, the life around me in Paris, with a focus on capturing immediate visual sensations and the quality of modern light.
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