Edgar Degas: A Bridge Between Tradition and Modernity

Edgar Degas — a French painter and sculptor of the 19th century, one of the key representatives of early Impressionism. He appears as a figure of transition: between tradition and modernity, academicism and formal exploration, observation and abstraction. The book offers a deep and comprehensive examination of his artistic journey: from early academic experiences to innovative experiments across all genres of painting and graphics. Special attention is given to the ballet theme, the process of forming an individual style, the invention of new techniques, as well as Degas's creative relationships with other artists of his time.