Degas (Dancing Shadow)

Author: (French) Loeuille-Talot, translated by Wu Jingyi
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is part of the "Journey of Discovery" series. Alongside "Monet" and "Renoir," it is one of the masterpieces introducing 19th-century Impressionist painters. 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, like an obvious and continuous melody. Degas 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 remained mysterious. As you browse through the entire book, this feeling will naturally arise.