Overview
In the Edgar Degas and Impressionism course, get to know a fantastic artist and an outstanding figure in the history of art.
Discover the history and characteristics of the impressionist movement and its most outstanding artists
Includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time to:
- Lessons for each theme of the program
- Evaluation (1 final questionnaire)
- Certificate.
Learning objectives
How it works
Course structure
Paris at the time of Degas
1.Paris in the time of Degas
1.1. Paris (1834-1917) – Key word: Progress!
1.1. A Changing City: transformations in Paris
1.2. Reaching audiences: the Salons and Exhibitions
Impressionism
2 – Impressionism
2.1. The Impressionist movement
2.2. Leading Artists
2.3. Features
2.4. Impressionism and its relation with the technical advances: photography and the paint tube
Edgar Degas
3. Edgar Degas
3.1. Life
3.2. Work
3.2.1. Ballerinas
3.2.2. Portraits and families
3.2.3. The toilette
3.2.4. Horses
3.2.5. Other themes
4. Detailed analysis of one of the best known works of Degas: The Dance Class.
Author
Fátima Muralha
Graduated in History – Art History from the Universidade Nova of Lisbon. Post-Graduate in Management and Promotion of Heritage by the UAL. Specialised in Management of Cultural Projects. Various training courses and a specialisation course regarding Promoting Heritage, Conservation & Restoration, Museum studies and Vocational Training. Coordinator in multiple projects linked to Historical and Artistic Heritage, educational and vocational training projects in various entities. Author of several publications and communications. Creator and coordinator of the development of virtual content of the project: History | Art | Culture.
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