Edgar Degas Masterpieces of Art

French artist Edgar Degas was famous for his drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Although a member of the Impressionists, his work focused on indoor subjects, particularly his beautiful studies of dancers. This beautiful new book showcases all of his major works, including The Star and The Ballet Class.

About the author

Michael Robinson is a freelance lecturer and writer on art and design history. Originally an art dealer with his own provincial gallery in Sussex, he entered academic life by way of a career change, having gained a first class honours and Masters degree at Kingston University. He is currently working on his doctorate, a study of early modernist period British dealers. He continues to lecture on British and French art of the Modern period.

Summary

French artist Edgar Degas was famous for his drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Although a member of the Impressionists, his work focused on indoor subjects, particularly his beautiful studies of dancers. This beautiful new book showcases all of his major works, including The Star and The Ballet Class.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Robinson
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2016
• EAN: 9781783619948
• ISBN: 978-1-78361-994-8
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 217 mm x 238 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Masterpieces of Art; Masterpieces of Art; MASTERPIECES AR
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; ART / History / Renaissance, History of Art, History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600, Impressionism, Art & Design, Post-Impressionism