Manet

Synopsis

Professor T J Clark examines the possible meanings of two notorious paintings by Manet: ‘Olympia’ (1863) and the ‘Bar at the Folies Bergère’ (1881-2). Using contemporary criticism as evidence, Professor Clark argues that both paintings represent aspects of contemporary prostitution. He discusses the hostile reception that ‘Olympia’ received at the Salon of 1965, the seeming incoherence of the ‘Bar’, and the critical form of Manet’s avant-garde art practice. Filmed at the Jeu de Paume, Paris, and the Courtauld Institute of Art, London.

Series

Modern Art: Practices and Debates, Course A316

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording license
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Formerly A315/02V.

Keywords

art - modern art; Manet, Edouard (1832-1883); paintings - French; paintings - impressionist paintings

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

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