Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas 1834-1917
"Drawing is not what one sees, but what one can make others see." ~ Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas was a French Impressionist painter perhaps best known for his pictures of ballet dancers. Below you will find links to help you learn about this great artist and his work.
Background Information Edgar Degas from the Metropolitan Museum of Art CGFA - Edgar Degas Biography and images Edgar Degas on the Internet from Artcyclopedia Edgar Degas - Ballet Dancers from WebMuseum, Paris The Worldwide Kids' Art Gallery Learn about Impressionism and much more Children can submit their own artwork for online display
Degas Coloring Pages
Singer with a Glove Online Coloring Page Printable Coloring Page
Other Resources To learn about some wonderful books to share with children about Degas click here. Teach Impressionism Lesson Plans Before the Performance The Ballet Scene... These secondary lessons are excellent, and can be adapted to elementary grades. Be sure to go to the Index to print out overhead transparencies for the lessons! Surfing the Net with Kids: Ballet Dancers and Horses Degas Lesson from Crayola Creativity Central Back to Great Artists Back to Window to Our World

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