Manet, Peintre-Philosophe: A Study of the Painter's Themes By George Mauner • Hardcover • 1975
A landmark study of Édouard Manet’s art, this volume explores the painter’s most important works—including Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe and Olympia—while placing them in the broader context of literary sources, popular imagery, and cultural themes of his time. George Mauner offers a fresh perspective on Manet as both artist and thinker, revealing how his groundbreaking stylistic innovations were inseparable from the deeper themes within his work.
Richly analytical and deeply researched, this book reorganizes Manet’s oeuvre along thematic lines, presenting an image of the artist that challenges conventional interpretations and highlights his enduring significance in modern art.
Details • First edition, published June 1, 1975 • 179 pages • Hardcover
