The Judgement of Paris: Manet, Meissonier and An Artistic Revolution by Ross King (2006, Hardcover)

Author
Ross King

Publisher
Chatto & Windus, 2006

Format
Hardcover

Pages
[Page count not specified – can be added if known]

ISBN
9780701176839 / 0701176830

Condition
Very Good – Light tanning to pages. Clean and tightly bound. Dust jacket intact and well preserved.

Genre
Art History / Biography / Cultural History

Overview
In The Judgement of Paris, Ross King tells the story of a dramatic rivalry between two giants of 19th-century French art: Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, the celebrated academic painter, and Édouard Manet, the radical modernist. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War and the rise of Impressionism, this vivid narrative explores how one era's artistic orthodoxy gave way to a revolutionary new vision.

Why You’ll Love It
Perfect for lovers of art, history, and biography. King masterfully blends historical storytelling with deep artistic insight, illuminating how Paris became the epicentre of a cultural transformation that changed the art world forever.

Note
Includes illustrations throughout. An engaging read for both art history students and general readers.