Degas: His Life and Works in 500 Images: An illustrated exploration of the artist, his life and context with a gallery of 300 of his finest paintings and sculptures

by Jon Kear

A comprehensive reference book on the life and works of Edgar Degas, acknowledged as one of the greatest masters of all time. It offers a fascinating account of the artist's life, education, artistic influences and legacy, set in context of the turbulent social and political times in which he lived. Featuring an extensive gallery of his work, set in chronological order of completion and accompanied by an analysis of the style and content of each work.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published July 16, 2012

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Half biography and half analysis of his work, this is a fairly comprehensive book that should appeal to both new and old fans of Degas.