Historical and Cultural Context
Drawing Prompt
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) b. France

"No art is less spontaneous than mine," he once said. "What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters." - http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-27-2006-103651.asp

Media emphasis: painter, sculptor, print maker, illustrator, photographer

Art movement(s): Impressionism

Glossary of Art Movements from Infoplease

Principles and elements of design: balance, color, contrast, emphasis, form, line, movement, rhythm, space, texture, value

Helpful links: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-27-2006-103651.asp
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/degas/html/indexl.html

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