ART 001B Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: The Death Of Sardanapalus, Mobile Ad Hoc Network, Bourgeoisie
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Manet - one of the most important impressionist people. Focus on the figures rather than the space. The 3d is there but not the key component. Gender norms - still a conservative society. Ladies shown with family usually, def not naked. She"s a courtesan in the service of elite males. Manet was probably a client of this lady. Black/white implies class structure of the time as well. Many characters as reviews at the time to mock the painting. What type of personality on olympia"s face. Anything could be the subject matter of these paintings. Choker on her neck - separates head from body. Late 18th/19th century - impressionism changes and there"s no message. How manet is positioning the client is important. We"re in the place of the customer/man. Impressionist paintings - no overt message from the painter, but unintentionally they give the essence of their life. More focused on the figure than the background.
