Edgar Degas

Vital Statistics

Born July 19, 1834 Died September 27, 1917 Was raised in a middle class family Parents were bankers Male

Personal Background

Lived in Italy with the Bellilli family for a while

Studied with Lamonthe and Hippolyte Flandrin

Mother died when he was 13

Key Historical Events

The Revolution of 1848 1914-1918 WWI The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889

Influence of the Art World

His visit to Italy Grew up near the Louvre Art Museum Worked with Manet

Stylistic Traits

Unusual perspective or viewpoints Open space People lit from below Defined lines

Open space Unusual perspective

The Rehearsal 1874

The Musicians of the Opera1869

Unusual perspetive Defined Lines

The Dance Classc. 1874

Defined lines Unusual perspectives

The Star (Dancer on Stage)1877

Lit from below Unusual perspective Open space

Ballerina in a Windowsill

Unusual perspective Defined lines Open space Lit from below

Conclusion

While I was painting I realized how hard it is to get the colors and shapes just right

After looking at many paintings of an artist it is simple to see their trademarks