Degas and the Italians in Paris [Paperback]

Ann Dumas (Author)

Available from these sellers.

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2006

Paris in the 1870s and 1880s was a vibrant, exciting place. At its artistic centre was Edgar Degas whose fascination with all things modern resulted in stunning paintings of racecourses, theatre and ballet scenes. Degas's art became a beacon for a group of Italian artists living in Paris, including Giovanni Boldini, Federico Zandomeneghi, Guiseppe de Nittis and Medardo Rosso. These artist were brought together not only by the common bond of friendship and a love of all things Italian but also by a mutual admiration and a passion for experimental art which resulted in extraordinary and powerful images. This book explores for the first time the relationship between Degas and his Italian friends and shows how he inspired each of them in their individual quests to capture modern life. Contents: Degas and the Italians in Paris by Ann Dumas Colour Plates: Portraits Music, Theatre &Caf, Concerts The Races The Ballet Nudes &Interior Scenes Landscape Sculpture Chronology Exhibition Chec

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Paris in the 1870s and 1880s was a vibrant, exciting place. At its artistic centre was Edgar Degas whose fascination with all things modern resulted in stunning paintings of racecourses, theatre and ballet scenes. Degas's art became a beacon for a group of Italian artists living in Paris, including Giovanni Boldini, Federico Zandomeneghi, Guiseppe de Nittis and Medardo Rosso. These artist were brought together not only by the common bond of friendship and a love of all things Italian but also by a mutual admiration and a passion for experimental art which resulted in extraordinary and powerful images. This book explores for the first time the relationship between Degas and his Italian friends and shows how he inspired each of them in their individual quests to capture modern life. Contents: Degas and the Italians in Paris by Ann Dumas Colour Plates: Portraits Music, Theatre &Caf, Concerts The Races The Ballet Nudes &Interior Scenes Landscape Sculpture Chronology Exhibition Chec

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ann Dumas is an independent art historian specialising in nineteenth-century French painting. She is also Guest Curator at the Royal Academy.

Product Details

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: National Galleries Of Scotland (July 25, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1903278481
ISBN-13: 978-1903278482
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,438,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

› Visit Amazon's Ann Dumas Page

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

There are no customer reviews yet.

Create your own review

Video reviews

Amazon now allows customers to upload product video reviews. Use a webcam or video camera to record and upload reviews to Amazon.

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }