Degas--Dancing Shadows-A Journey of Discovery 74

Author: (French) Loeillet de Laval, translated by Wu Jingyi
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is one of the "Discoveries" series. Alongside "Monet" and "Renoir," it is part of a collection introducing the great painters of the 19th-century Impressionist movement. He employed various painting techniques, particularly excelling in color. The book is richly illustrated, showcasing his lifelong curiosity for techniques and his relentless pursuit of new expressive methods, much like an obvious and continuous melody. Degas once said, "I want to be radiant yet mysterious." Indeed, he was radiant, but through his paintings of ballerinas, horse riders, and the diverse lifestyles and movements of women, he maintained a sense of mystery. As you browse through the entire book, this feeling will naturally arise.