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The central enigma of art history is the evolution of painting from Michelangelo's frescoes and da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Malevich's black square and other abstract works. You can admire classical art at the Louvre and contemporary art at the Pompidou Center, while the transitional phase is showcased at the Orsay Museum. Let's embark on a journey to understand the motivations and repercussions of the rebellion led by artists who were later identified as Impressionists. On this tour, you will encounter paintings that once shocked society and continue to evoke mixed reactions. The creators of these works lived on the brink of poverty, unable to sell a single piece, yet today their canvases are valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. What drove Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin and others to endure criticism and seek innovative techniques and subjects? If this piques your curiosity, don't hesitate to download this audio guide and make your way to the Orsay Museum.