Degas was unique in his ability to synthesize the skill of the classic draftsman with the innovative techniques of the impressionist. His chief interest was the female figure and he never tired of painting the curve of an arm or the extension of a leg. What mattered to him was the light and shade on the human figure. Art students can learn much from his drawings, space arrangements and brilliant coloring.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002733
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - France
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching (Primary)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Composition (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917
Crafts & Visual Arts → Impressionism (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nude in art
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting - Technique
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, French
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Modern - 19th century - France
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Modern - 20th century - France
Crafts & Visual Arts → Shades and shadows
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching (Primary)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Light
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Shades and shadows
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)