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Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas

Tsaneva, Maria

Paperback

Series: Annotated Masterpieces, Book 11

European Art

ISBN10: 1505854148
ISBN13: 9781505854145
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Dec 30 2014
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.39 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This Art Book contains Foreword and annotated reproductions of Edgar Degas masterpieces by Maria Tsaneva, date and interesting facts page below. Edgar Degas seems never to have reconciled himself to the label of Impressionist, preferring to call himself a Realist or Independent. Nevertheless, he was one of the group's founders, an organizer of its exhibitions, and one of its most important core members. Like the Impressionists, he sought to capture fleeting moments in the flow of modern life, yet he showed little interest in painting plain air landscapes, favoring scenes in theaters and cafes illuminated by artificial light, which he used to clarify the contours of his figures, adhering to his Academic training. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. He also was a superb draftsman, and particularly masterful in depicting movement, as can be seen in his interpretations of dancers and female nudes. His portraits are notable for their psychological complexity and for their portrayal of human isolation.

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