What was Manet's relationship to the traditional Academy of Fine Arts?
They ignored him
They censured him
He was their headmaster
They applauded him
Answer
Manet, deemed controversial by the traditional Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, was at constant odds with the institution due to his nonconformist style. Often regarded as a rebel for refusing to adhere to their rigid artistic conventions, Manet's bold approach in depicting modern subjects and innovative techniques earned him criticism and rejection from the Academy, leading to his works being censured and excluded from prestigious exhibitions.
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