Degas' Pastels (Guillaud miniatures)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0517573067 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 482 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book includes seventy reproductions of pastels from various collections worldwide as well as essay with historical context, and the working methods and materials that Degas employed, focusing on innovative techniques that incorporated the use of fixative and of the pastel medium wet.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Maheux, conservator of graphic arts at the National Gallery of Canada, examines Degas' methods and materials, and shows how pastel, in his hands, evolved into a modern, infinitely variable medium that he combined with monotype, gouache, lithographs and other materials to achieve novel effects. From Publishers Weekly In producing 700 drawings in pastel, Degas (1834-1917) not only captured gauzy ballerinas, self-absorbed women bathers, milliners, nudes and concert-goers, he also
. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings
Degas Pastels Jl Widerman Graphics are clear and show how each image was created. They also show how Degas progressed in his pastel work over time.