Books with title Edgar Degas

Meet Artist Edgar Degas!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Edgar Degas' actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist's life and style.

Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degass life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degass masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about the life and work of one of the founders of Impressionism.

Meet Artist Edgar Degas!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Edgar Degas' actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist's life and style.

Edgar Degas (July 19, 1834 – September 27, 1917) was a French artist that specialized in painting dancers. He was one of the founders of the Impressionism Movement. His major influence in the world of painting was Edouard Manet. Edgar’s paintings will forever be remembered for his perception of human isolation. He is notably known for painting, The Bellelli Family.

An excellent introduction to these celebrated artists and their work. Full colour pictures of actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line. Young readers will obtain a light-hearted, yet realistic overview of the artist's life. Mike Venezia believes that if children can learn about paintings in a fun way, and think of artists as real people, the exciting world of art will be open to them for the rest of their lives.

Where did Edgar Degas live? What are his most famous paintings? Why did he always carry a notebook with him? Read ‘The Life and Work of: Edgar Degas’ to answer these questions and more. Each book in ‘The Life and Work of...’ series tells the story of a famous artist. You'll learn about their lives. You'll see how the things that happened to them and the people who they met changed the way they made their art.

Edgar Degas was a French artist who rose to fame in the late 1800s. His paintings and sculptures of both horses and dancers are still known throughout the world today. Readers explore Degass life by taking an in-depth look at some of his most famous works of art. Facts about this artist and the techniques he employed are presented alongside historical images as well as images of Degass masterpieces. Sidebars provide additional information about the life and work of one of the founders of Impressionism.