Value in Art
Manet and the Slave Trade
by Henry M. Sayre
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780226809823 |
| eText ISBN | 9780226809960 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Language | English |
Value in Art: Manet and the Slave Trade examines Édouard Manet's work through the historical context of the slave trade and questions of artistic valuation. Published in 2022 by the University of Chicago Press, the book investigates the cultural and historical conditions shaping nineteenth-century art.
The text focuses on the significance of Manet's Olympia, addressing connections between prostitution and slavery. Author Henry M. Sayre also considers contemporary artistic and literary dialogues, exploring relationships involving George Sand, Charles Baudelaire, and Thomas Couture.
In addition, the work situates Manet's visual art within broader social and political debates of the era. The digital edition is published in a reflowable layout format.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Olympia’s Value
Chapter 2: Prostitution and Slavery
Chapter 3: Sand/Baudelaire,Couture/Manet
Chapter 4: “La Femme” de Baudelaire
Chapter 5: Le Sud de Manet
Chapter 6: Poe
Chapter 7: Two Wars
Chapter 8: Zola’s Olympia
Chapter 9: Value in Art
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