Edgar Degas: Paintings in Close Up Edgar Degas: Paintings in Close Up

Edgar Degas: Paintings in Close Up

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Publisher Description

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.

GENRE
Arts & Entertainment
RELEASED
2015
6 January
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
125
Pages
PUBLISHER
Osmora Inc.
SIZE
9.8
MB

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