Modernism and the move away from the typical European style of art really changed the game for a lot of artists. There were a lot of limits that were blocking European artists from branching out and daring to change the art scene. Modernism, especially Manet's "Olympia", really challenged and accepted these negative factors and made something daring out of it, breaking away from the stereotypes and expectations.

I find it interesting that this is what was assumed would happen to the arts and entertainment industry. Seeing as the world of arts is so big today, it's interesting to read this passage and think about what life would be like if art was simply just "entertainment" and not history and a lifestyle.