Manet and Monet are two of the most famous painters in the world. Manet was a French PAINTER who was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. He is best known for his painting 'Olympia' which caused a scandal when it was first exhibited. Monet was also a French PAINTER and a founder of the Impressionist movement. He is renowned for his series of paintings of water lilies and his use of light and color. Both Manet and Monet were oil painters, creating works that have become iconic in the art world.