Degas

by Robert Gordon, Andrew Forge, Edgar Degas (Other Contributor)

Looks at Degas as a painter and draughtsman. Large format book, measuring 10.5x13 inches. 324 illustrations, including 121 plates in full color. Bibliography. Index. 288p.

Genres: Art

288 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1988

About the author

Robert Gordon (b. 1961) is an American writer and filmmaker from Memphis, Tennessee. His work has focused on the American south—its music, art, and politics—to create an insider's portrait of his home, both nuanced and ribald.

Reviews

[Glenn Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very large coffee table size bio of Degas that covers his entire life with wonderful examples of his stages and interests. Not too deep, not too shallow....

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book showcases Edgar Degas's genius and his mastery of capturing the human body in motion. I'm particularly fond of his paintings of horses and ballet dancers. I admire his composition and color choices. Having seen many of his works in person, I'm grateful, as he is one of my favorite French Impressionists.

[Edwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really nice coffee-table book for those that love impressionism and Dega