OLYMPIA - EDOUARD MANET (Intermediate French learners)

Mar 01, 2025

Coucou tout le monde !

La forme ?

Did you know that a painting once scandalized the art world and still captures imaginations today?

Meet "Olympia" by Édouard Manet, a masterpiece that shocked and defied conventions in 1865.

But what made this painting so controversial? And why does the model, Victorine Meurent, seem to challenge us with her gaze?

Discover the fascinating story behind this artwork and its impact on art history.

👉 Watch the video and explore how "Olympia" became a pivotal point in modern art.

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À bientôt,

Charles

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