What Makes A Degas A Degas? (Hardcover)

~ Richard Muhlberger (Author) "Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834, in Paris, France..." (more)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9-These fascinating titles focus on 12 paintings by the featured artists, highlighting and discussing their unique styles and particular circumstances. How the men acquired their skills; the subject matter they painted; and the elements of composition (color, line, shape, perspective, balance, brushwork) are all examined. Biographical information is lightly interwoven throughout the narratives. The strength of the texts lies in the author's incisive ability to deftly capture the essence of each extremely varied artist. The full-color reproductions are excellent; many are full page. Students with an interest in art will find these books mesmerizing.
Barbara Peklo Abrahams, Oneida City Schools, Manlius, NY
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Product Description

Now, for the first time, What Makes a Degas a Degas is available in a handsome hardcover edition. Take a museum tour through the pages and discover the world of Degas. Learn about the qualities that make one artist's work different from another. This edition features twelve important paintings, with analysis of composition, line, color, and subject matter, and information about the world in which the artist worked. Details of the paintings make abstract concepts easy to understand, even for readers studying these works for the first time.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (June 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670035718
• ISBN-13: 978-0670035717
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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