Conférence “Regard sur un chef d’oeuvre artistique” – “Olympia”

Starting with an emblematic work by a great artist, Christine de Langle proposes to introduce visitors to artistic masterpieces and provide keys to understanding the artists, their environment and their major works. Talk followed by a discussion. Manet, Olympia. A scandal at the 1865 Salon, Olympia reinforced Manet's sulphurous reputation. What was his aim? Is it possible to paint a reality that many wish to conceal, while at the same time claiming to be one of the great masters of the past?