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The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism,New
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While the Civil War raged in America, another very different revolution was beginning to take shape across the Atlantic, in the studios of Paris: The artists who would make Impressionism the most popular art form in history were showing their first paintings amidst scorn and derision from the French artistic establishment. Indeed, no artistic movement has ever been, at its inception, quite so controversial. The drama of its birth, played out on canvas, would at times resemble a battlefield; and, as Ross King reveals, Impressionism would reorder both history and culture as it resonated around the world.The Judgment of Paris chronicles the dramatic decade between two famous exhibitionsthe scandalous Salon des Refuses in 1863 and the first Impressionist showing in 1874set against the rise and dramatic fall of Napoleon III and the Second Empire after the FrancoPrussian War. A tale of many artists, it revolves around the lives of two, described as 'the two poles of art'Ernest Meissonier, the most famous and successful painter of the 19th century, hailed for his precision and devotion to history; and Edouard Manet, reviled in his time, who nonetheless heralded the most radical change in the history of art since the Renaissance. Out of the fascinating story of their parallel lives, illuminated by their legendary supporters and criticsZola, Delacroix, Courbet, Baudelaire, Whistler, Monet, Hugo, Degas, and many moreRoss King shows that their contest was not just about Art, it was about competing visions of a rapidly changing world.With a novelist's skill and the insight of an historian, King recalls a seminal period when Paris was the artistic center of the world, and a revolutionary movement had the power to electrify and divide a nation.
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- Q: What is 'The Judgment of Paris' about? A: 'The Judgment of Paris' by Ross King chronicles the transformative decade of the 1860s in Paris, focusing on the birth of Impressionism and the artists involved, particularly Edouard Manet and Ernest Meissonier.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Judgment of Paris'? A: The author of 'The Judgment of Paris' is Ross King, a noted historian and author known for his works on art history.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'The Judgment of Paris' has a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: Is this a first edition book? A: Yes, this is a signed first edition of 'The Judgment of Paris'.
- Q: When was 'The Judgment of Paris' published? A: 'The Judgment of Paris' was published on January 10, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: 'The Judgment of Paris' falls under the category of Criticism.
- Q: What historical events are covered in the book? A: The book covers significant events including the rise and fall of Napoleon III, the Franco-Prussian War, and the evolution of the Impressionist movement.
- Q: Who are the main artists discussed in the book? A: The main artists discussed are Edouard Manet and Ernest Meissonier, highlighting their contrasting approaches to art during a pivotal time.