DEGAS (ENG)

Although generally associated with the birth of Impressionism in mid-19th-century Paris, Edgar Degas (18341917) actually shunned stereotypes and developed a unique style strongly influenced by the Old Masters, the body in motion, and everyday urban life. The eldest son of a wealthy family, Degas helped launch and participated in a series of "Impressionist" art exhibitions but soon distanced himself from the group in pursuit of a more realistic approach. His paintings focused on the bustling, noisy streets of Paris as well as scenes of...[Read more]