Thematically, nature proved less interesting to the artist than the life and inhabitants of the modern metropolis. Thus, Degas's painting is often discussed with reference to the rise of short-exposure photography. Degas's work, reflecting an extremely personal and psychological perspective, emphasizes the scenic or concentrates on the detail. Although he was eventually associated with the Impressionists and even participated in their joint exhibitions, Degas never adopted a purely Impressionist approach. In art, nothing should look like chance, not even movement."-Edgar Degas In terms of both theme and technique, the key to understanding the early work of Edgar Degas (1834-1917) is classical painting. One has to do the same subject ten times, even a hundred times over. Inspiration, spontaneity, temperament are unknown to me. Capturing fleeting moments: Degas's mastery in the depiction of movement "No art could be less spontaneous than mine.
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