This Art Book contains Foreword and annotated reproductions of Edgar Degas masterpieces; date and interesting facts page below. Edgar Degas seems never to have reconciled himself to the label of "Impressionist;" preferring to call himself a "Realist" or "Independent." Nevertheless; he was one of the grouprsquo;s founders; an organizer of its exhibitions; and one of its most important core members. Like the Impressionists; he sought to capture fleeting moments in the flow of modern life; yet he showed little interest in painting plain air landscapes; favoring scenes in theaters and cafes illuminated by artificial light; which he used to clarify the contours of his figures; adhering to his Academic training. Unusual vantage points and asymmetrical framing are a consistent theme throughout Degass works.
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