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Arthur Cohen, Edgar Degas - Degas, Häftad

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Degas

Av Arthur Cohen, Edgar Degas

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Step into the elegant yet sharply observed world of Edgar Degas (1834–1917), the French artist celebrated for his images of dancers, racehorses, performers, and modern Parisian life. This pocket guide explores Degas’s career and reveals what to look for in his unexpected viewpoints, cropped compositions, expressive lines, and remarkable studies of movement. Although closely associated with Impressionism, Degas approached his subjects with the discipline of a draftsman and the curiosity of an experimental modern artist, working in painting, pastel, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Biographical insights, intriguing anecdotes, memorable quotations, and a personal portrait offer a fuller view of his complex personality and artistic ambitions. A spotlight on a major work examines the innovation beneath its apparent spontaneity. Featuring more than 65 full-color reproductions, this compact guide introduces the vision of an artist who transformed everyday observation into enduring art.
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Edgar Degas was a French artist associated with Impressionism but distinguished by his fascination with drawing, composition, and the human figure. He is especially renowned for his depictions of dancers, performers, bathers, and scenes of modern Parisian life. His unconventional viewpoints and experiments with painting, pastel, printmaking, photography, and sculpture exerted a lasting influence on modern art.

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“This is the series that made me discover, understand, and love iconic artists whose importance in art history I hadn’t grasped before. Through unforgettable quotes and the words of the artist themselves, the entire artistic project comes to light. And on top of that, the volumes are a pleasure to read and feel lively, thanks to the fun facts and the modern, innovative, and elegant design.” – Léa Seydoux, actress

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