“It requires courage to make a frontal attack on nature through the broad planes and the large lines and it is cowardly to do it by the facets and details. It is a battle.”
Quote by Edgar Degas
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The shop-talk of Edgar Degas
This book offers a glimpse into the personal and professional life of Edgar Degas through a series of conversations and stories shared by those who knew him. It delves into his artistic techniques, inspirations, and the social context of his time. more
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Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas was a prominent French Impressionist painter known for his unique style and depictions of dance, horse racing, and other themes. His works hold significant地位 in art history, particularly for his detailed portrayals of female figures and dynamic poses. more
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“In painting you must give the idea of the true by means of the false.”
Source: Degas' Ballet Dancers
“Nothing in art should seem accidental, not even movement”
Source: Pastels
“Everything is beautiful, all that matters is to be able to interpret.”
“Cover the canvas at the first go, then work at it until you see nothing more to add.”
Source: Camille Pissarro: letters to his son Lucien