Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas is one of those artists whose work sparked a true revolution and inspired an entire generation of painters.

The Impressionists created art during a time of rapid change and discovery, which is why Degas’ works are devoted to movement. Whether it is street scenes, horse racing, or graceful ballerinas — Degas always sought to capture motion and the immediacy of reality, conveying it with his brush as precisely as a photograph.

At the lecture, we will talk about his life and artistic path, his conflicts with contemporaries, and learn about the influence of photography and Japanese woodblock prints on his unique style.