Degas

 

🔹 Editor: Keith Roberts

🔹 Subject: Edgar Degas

🔹 Publisher: Phaidon Press

🔹 Edition & Year: 1990 Edition

🔹 Binding: Paperback

🔹 Pages: 80

🔹 Size: 9 in × 12 in

🔹 Language: English 🇬🇧

 

Degas, edited by Keith Roberts, is a concise yet richly illustrated art publication dedicated to the life and artistic achievements of Edgar Degas, one of the most innovative and distinctive painters of the Impressionist movement. Published in 1990 by Phaidon Press, this paperback edition (80 pages, large 9 × 12 inches format) is presented in English language and offers readers an accessible introduction to Degas’s remarkable artistic vision.

Although often associated with Impressionism, Degas developed a highly individual style that combined classical discipline with modern subject matter. He became especially renowned for his depictions of dancers, theatre scenes, horse racing, and everyday urban life in Paris.

One of the defining strengths of this volume is its focus on movement, composition, and observation, highlighting how Degas captured fleeting moments with extraordinary technical skill.

The book includes:

• High-quality reproductions of Degas’s major works
• Analysis of his techniques, compositions, and themes
• Historical context of 19th-century Paris and Impressionism
• Discussion of his experiments with pastel, drawing, and sculpture
• Ballet dancers and rehearsal scenes
• Urban modernity and leisure culture
• The study of movement and human form
• The balance between realism and artistic innovation

The large-format design (9 × 12 inches) enhances the visual experience, allowing readers to appreciate Degas’s delicate line work, subtle colors, and dynamic compositions.

Thematically, the book explores:

• The changing cultural life of modern Paris
• The relationship between observation and artistic interpretation
• The influence of photography and Japanese prints on composition
• The evolution of Impressionism and modern art

 this book is highly relevant for:

• Edgar Degas art book
• Degas ballet paintings
• Impressionist art books
• Phaidon Press art publications
• French modern art history

The writing style is informative, accessible, and visually focused, making it suitable for beginners, students, and experienced art enthusiasts alike.

Phaidon Press is internationally respected for its high-quality art books, and this edition reflects that standard through its elegant layout and strong visual presentation.

As a 1990 edition, this volume carries collector appeal, especially for those interested in Impressionism, French art, and illustrated artist monographs.

Degas is more than an introductory art book—it is a celebration of one of the greatest observers of modern life, offering readers a vivid and engaging exploration of his work and artistic legacy.

• ✦ Editor: Keith Roberts
• ✦ Subject: Edgar Degas
• ✦ Publisher: Phaidon, 1990 Edition
• ✦ Format: Paperback, 80 pages
• ✦ Size: 9 × 12 inches – illustrated format
• ✦ Language: English 🇬🇧
• ✦ Genre: Art / Impressionist Art History
• ✦ Content: Biography, analysis, artwork reproductions
• ✦ Themes: Movement, ballet, urban life, Impressionism
• ✦ Writing Style: Informative and accessible
• ✦ Visual Quality: High-quality illustrated plates
• ✦ Ideal For: Students, collectors, art enthusiasts
• ✦ Collector Value: Illustrated artist reference

🔹 Collector’s Note

This 1990 paperback edition of Degas is a valuable collectible for lovers of Impressionist and French art. Its elegant visual presentation, insightful commentary, and Phaidon Press publication make it an excellent addition to collections focused on Edgar Degas, modern European painting, and illustrated art books.