Why Called Manet's Work 'Early Modern'

Question

Because of Manet was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism?

Answer 1

The roughly painted style and photographic lighting in Manet's works was seen as specifically modern, and as a challenge to the Renaissance works Manet copied or used as source material. His work is considered 'early modern', partially because of the black outlining of figures, which draws attention to the surface of the picture plane and the material quality of paint.