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As a result, the artists are both directly challenging the traditional Paris Academy style (Stokstad, 2011, pg. 928, 978)
Stylistic Differences
The differences in the paintings are evident in subject matter and style. Fuseli is telling a story through: imagination and creating an incubus to trouble the woman. The main colors in the painting are hues of red with the woman clothed in white (perhaps a reference to purity and virtuosity). Fuseli is in line with other Romantics, with his personal touch to a situation, intertwining passion and fear in a highly imaginative portrayal of a woman being seduced. The idea that the seduction is unwarranted by the woman is identified through: the name of the piece -- the Nightmare.
Manet's Olympia is a prime example of the Realist period. The painting appears to be realistic display of his use of light. The effects of this on the painting were a key in his earlier works like Olympia. The nude woman, couch, bouquet of flowers, and clothing on the black woman are all well-lit. This is similar to a real black and white photograph. The darker portions of the painting are a significant contrast to the detailed lit sections (in a picture). While, the black woman, cat and background are so dark that they are barely visible. as, the nude woman is the focus of the painting, as this is designated by Manet through: his use of lighting. While at the same time there is some modesty, with her covering her nether regions. The fact that the rest of the woman is unclothed, leads the viewer to believe that she is not entirely reserved. as, there is a sense of respectability through: the one modest gesture.
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Fuseli infused individualistic representations through: complex ideas with horrific beings (which are shocking the viewer). Neoclassicism was the complete opposite where compositions were simple and all figures were idealistic.
Manet also rebelled against the traditional art world. While, Olympia is similar to the style at the time of it creation; where the presentation of a nude woman was not well received by the establishment. Photography was becoming a popular form of art and the realist Manet worked well with this format in his paintings. The appearance of nude figures in his works, were too much for those who wanted subjects surrounding: the working class and the Industrial Revolution.
As a result, Fuseli and Manet understood the safe road for their contemporary artists. With that knowledge, they both decided to neglect those traditional institutions, challenging what was acceptable and opening up additional styles for other artists to mimic. Fuseli used a mix of disturbing beings and imagination to challenge the ideal bodies of Neoclassicism. While, Manet portrayed: nude women in a realistic manner. As a result, the Nightmare and Olympia are popular today because they were not what everyone was doing at the time. This is because, they defied: conservatives, championed new subject matter and are now enshrined as examples of timeless art.
Bibliography
Modual Notes 1 -- 7. (n.d.)
Baryte, B. (2007). Gothic Nightmares. Art Journal, 14 (1), 17 -- 18.
Flescher, S. (1985). More on a Name. Art Journal,…
Bibliography
Modual Notes 1 -- 7. (n.d.)
Baryte, B. (2007). Gothic Nightmares. Art Journal, 14 (1), 17 -- 18.
Flescher, S. (1985). More on a Name. Art Journal, 45 (1), 27.
Stokstad, M. (2011). Art History. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
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