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Edgar Degas
Vital Statistics
Born July 19, 1834 Died September 27, 1917 Was raised in a middle class family Parents were bankers Male
Personal Background
Lived in Italy with the Bellilli family for a while
Studied with Lamonthe and Hippolyte Flandrin
Mother died when he was 13
Key Historical Events
The Revolution of 1848 1914-1918 WWI The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889
Influence of the Art World
His visit to Italy Grew up near the Louvre Art Museum Worked with Manet
Stylistic Traits
Unusual perspective or viewpoints Open space People lit from below Defined lines
Open space Unusual perspective
The Rehearsal 1874
The Musicians of the Opera1869
Unusual perspetive Defined Lines
The Dance Classc. 1874
Defined lines Unusual perspectives
The Star (Dancer on Stage)1877
Lit from below Unusual perspective Open space
Ballerina in a Windowsill
Unusual perspective Defined lines Open space Lit from below
Conclusion
While I was painting I realized how hard it is to get the colors and shapes just right
After looking at many paintings of an artist it is simple to see their trademarks