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Edouard Manet : Olympia          In 1863 Edouard Manet painted one of the most controversial pieces of art the world has ever seen. Manet's painting was entitled Olympia. For years many have seen it as a joke and others a masterpiece. Discussion of the painting has included lines that look elementary, dull color, poor subject matter, and unexplainable meanings. Others feel that the simple lines, lifeless color, unique subject matter, and various meanings make the painting one of …

…allows themselves to see within his ideas and relate them to themselves in some way.          Olympia is a controversial and intriguing painting that attracts attention from many. Manet's use of lines and colors, along with a meaningful subject matter allows viewers of all types to relate to the painting in some way. Though Manet used a strong and powerful subject, he allows the audience to use their imagination to create an idea of their own.