Exercises in and around Degas's classrooms, pt. 1

Author

Meller, Mari Kálmán

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Burlington magazine. 1988, Num. 1020, Vol. 130, p. 198-215, 22 ill. (4 col.)

ISSN

0007-6287

Abstract (en)

Identifies and discusses several sequences of what the author calls Degas's classroom paintings: ballet classes (1873-1880); ballet classes (1871-1872) and a vocal rehearsal (1868); and ballet rehearsals on stage (1873-1874). Traces compositional principles involving the disposition of figures in these sequences of related works, viewing each picture as a successive phase in a process where the individual finished painting held no privileged role.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- France
• Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917
• Painting
• Series
• Dancers (f)
• Singers
• France
• Composition
• Human figure
• Representation

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- France
• Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917
• Peinture
• Séries
• Chanteurs
• France
• Composition
• Corps humain
• Représentation

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910401-00449154

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