
The judgment of Paris: the revolutionary decade that gave the world Impressionism
Prix littéraires (romans), Arts et divertissement, Essais et documents primés, Europe (histoire)
Braille avec transcription humaine
Résumé
The author of "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling" traces the rivalry of two French artists of opposing schools during a time of social and political upheaval. Describes events occurring between 1863 and 1874 as world-renowned Ernest Meissonier and upstart Édouard… Manet vied for exhibition space and fame. Winner of the 2006 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. 2006.