Degas

by Robert Gordon, Andrew Forge

A definitive overview of the life and work of the great French Impressionist Edgar Degas features more than three hundred illustrations, many in color, along with two gatefolds, that capture the remarkable artistry of a great painter.

Genres: Art

288 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 1996

About the author

Robert Gordon (b. 1961) is an American writer and filmmaker from Memphis, Tennessee. His work has focused on the American south—its music, art, and politics—to create an insider's portrait of his home, both nuanced and ribald.

Reviews

[Glenn Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very large coffee table size bio of Degas that covers his entire life with wonderful examples of his stages and interests. Not too deep, not too shallow....

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book showcases Edgar Degas's genius and his mastery of capturing the human body in motion. I'm particularly fond of his paintings of horses and ballet dancers. I admire his composition and color choices. Having seen many of his works in person, I'm grateful, as he is one of my favorite French Impressionists.

[Edwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really nice coffee-table book for those that love impressionism and Dega