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Janson's History of Art : The Western Tradition by Walter B. Denny, Anthony F. Janson, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Penelope J. E. Davies and Joseph Jacobs (2006, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall Art

ISBN-100131934783

ISBN-139780131934788

eBay Product ID (ePID)52047273

Product Key Features

Edition7

Book TitleJanson's History of Art : the Western Tradition

Number of Pages1032 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHistory / General

Publication Year2006

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorWalter B. Denny, Anthony F. Janson, Frima Fox Hofrichter, Penelope J. E. Davies, Joseph Jacobs

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight132.3 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-054647

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal709

SynopsisEdouard Manet was one of the most innovative and controversial artists in the 19th century. A painter of modern life, he portrayed the new leisure activities of Parisian aristocracy and bourgeoisie. A Bar at the Folies-Bergere reflects Manet's interest in the new social mobility of Parisian society as a result of the Industrial Revolution and the interaction of classes. The viewer is presented with a mirror set close behind the barmaid, which reflects the densely packed sparkling interior of the famous dance hall that virtually symbolized Parisian nightlife at the time. Also reflected in the mirror is a man across the counter, facing the barmaid. The scene suggests that he is propositioning her, for as is well known, the servers were as available as the drinks and the sexually symbolic fruit on the counter. Strikingly in contrast with the buoyant setting, this act of interaction between social classes reflects the grim aspect of modern life that comes with the increasing commodification of society. But as is typical of Manet, the picture, filled with references and hidden meanings, defies any one interpretation and is open to multiple readings. Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberN5300.J3 2007