Author: KENDALL, RICHARD Title: Degas: Beyond Impressionism
Description: London: The National Gallery, 1996. 1857091302. 1st Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 1857091302. Illustrated by Edgar Degas. Publisher's full black cloth, gilt lettering on spine, black endpapers. Profusely illustrated with 170 color plates (most full-page) and 120 B&W illustrations. This strikingly beautiful book-the first to focus on Degas` late work-presents a new and definitive view of his last decades. Degas played an integral role in reshaping the visual arts at the turn of the century, says Richard Kendall. The artist`s remarkable drawings, pastels, oil paintings, and sculptures involve startling explorations of color, unexpected combinations of technique and media, and a radical reexamination of the human physique. Published in conjunction with an exhibtion at The National Gallery, London and the Art Institute of Chicago in 1996-97.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, pristine condition; unread, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. A large, heavy book (five pounds) - additional shipping charges may apply. AS NEW/AS NEW.. Color Plates. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 324 pp. As New in Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: 1857091302 Art Art History Painting Modern Painting Impressionism Edgar Degas; Catalog Art Exhibition Art, Antiques & Photography Biography & Memoir Painting
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Round Table Books, LLC
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