Portrait of an Artist The Unquiet Spirit : The Life and Art of Edgar Degas
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Audio/Visual
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Category
Art, Documentary Film
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Publication Year
1980
Publisher
Duration
60 min
Subject
Degas, Edgar, -- 1834-1917. Painting, Modern -- 19th century -- Biography. Painting -- France -- Biography. Painters -- France -- Biography. Painters. Painting. Painting, Modern. France.
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Abstract
Explores the life and work of Edgar Degas and how his style, though realistic, developed from a traditional base and was influenced by the cafe society of Paris. Discusses his interest in the human form and how he portrays women as real people engaged in mundane activities. Presents many original paintings, drawings and prints to show Degas' favorite settings--the ballet class, racecourse, railway--and to explain his innovative use of the camera.
Description
1 videocassette (65 min.) : sd., col., stereo. ; 1/2 in.
Number of Copies
1
