The Reflection Of Edouard Manet Painting A Bar At The...

The reflection of Édouard Manet s Painting Édouard Manet s painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨re has been a piece of artwork that has been debated among art historians for over a century; the painting is perplexing due to its ambiguous cultural meaning and therefore creates a discussion between art historians. A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨r deludes the spectator when first looked at, as if there is no uncertainty but then with further observation gives a sense of doubtfulness (Harland et al. 2). As one can imagine, countless amounts of art historians throughout the world have created their own interpretations and views of Manet s painting, some more valid than others. With these various authors, the reflection of the mirror is the main point that is studied, it is the part of the painting that is very dynamic and what takes Manets A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨r artwork to a new level of art with the use of reflection. Due to the equivocal and lively nature of the painting, Ha rlands interpretation creates the ideology of what Manet was intending the artwork to be perceived as. In the painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨re portrays a scene at the Folies-Bergà ¨re, a cafe that also has performances in this scene a woman who is depicted as a barmaid and believed to be a prostitute, is looking towards the observer of the painting. The barmaid is engaging to an extent however she is not completely looking at the viewer. The right side of Manet’s work shows the backShow MoreRelatedManet at the Bar1216 Words   |  5 PagesPaper December 5, 2012 Manet and The Bar Edouard Manet’s painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, was completed in 1882 and is considered his last great painting. He displayed it at the Paris Salon just one year before his passing. This painting as vexed art historians throughout the years for its complex visual subject matter and leaves Manets true interpretation of his painting in the air for discussion. Although there are many interpretations, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere is an avant-garde; viewerRead MoreEssay about Edouard Manets Bar at the Folies Bergere1639 Words   |  7 PagesEdouard Manets Bar at the Folies Bergere Edouard Manet’s Bar at the Folies Bergere was completed in 1882. This was to be the last major work Manet would complete before his death. The painting was intended for the Salon, and because of his recently awarded Legion of Honor, Manet could be sure this piece would be accepted. This painting would be considered from the impressionistic style. That Manet’s Bar is a masterpiece can hardly be argued, but the intent of the piece however is theRead MoreThe Bar At The Folies Bergere1450 Words   |  6 PagesThe Bar at the Folies-Bergere shows a young lady who works at the Folies-Bergere, a Paris cafe. The lady is the sole focus of the work. Manet has depicted her in a manner that seems both thoughtful and aloof. Her mind seems elsewhere while she is focused on serving drinks and appetizers to the noisy crowd. The viewer’s attention is focused on her locket pendant, which makes us think of a situation and place far away from this, where she is someone’s beloved, not one of many servers in an overcrowdedRead MoreA Bar At The Folies Bergere1572 Words   |  7 PagesFrench painter Edouard Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨re [Figure 1], Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s The Two Fridas [Figure 2], and American artist Faith Ringgold’s Dancing at the Louvre [Figure 2]. Spanning the late 19 th century into the late 20th century, these common goals to change focus from piece to piece within artwork remain prevalent throughout the world, even with the sharp increase in artistic styles of modern art. The first painting is an impressionistic work by Manet called A Bar at the Folies-Bergà ¨reRead MoreThe Influence Of Edouard Manet On The Transition Of Realism Into Impressionism1491 Words   |  6 PagesThe artwork of Édouard Manet was a determining factor in the transition of Realism into Impressionism. Impressionism was the beginning of modern art. It rose to notoriety in the shadows of the French Revolution under the rule of Napoleon III, â€Å"The precise moment when Impressionism was coalescing as a style, 1870-71, coincided with a war and a change of political regime.† Strict rules were implemented governing each art exhibition, thus artists who stood for artistic freedom and innovation revolted