Free Resources for Studying Degas
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April 22, 2021
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Jeannette Tuionetoa
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Is your family working through some artist studies this year? If so, these free resources for studying Degas are perfect to go alongside your lessons on learning about this famous impressionist.
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Degas’ portrait artwork is considered among the finest in the whole of art history.
Who was Degas?
Edgar Degas was a French artist and one of the founders of Impressionism, although he would rather have been called a realist.
He entered his paintings in several Impressionist exhibitions but ridiculed their practice of painting outdoors, and his work was definitely not spontaneous in nature.
Although he became a classical painter of modern-day life, that wasn’t his original plan. In his early career, he was supposed to become a historical painter because of his meticulous academic training and intense study of classical art.
What about Degas’ artwork?
Edgar Degas’ artwork consisted of paintings, sculptures, printmaking work, and drawings. His work was largely on the subject of dance. As a matter of fact, half of his works depict dancers.
Obviously then, his paintings were consumed with the mastery and depiction of movement. He depicted ballerinas at work, in rehearsal, and even at rest.
The paintings were drawn from various angles and hundreds of different positions, which made the art of movement key to his legendary artist status.
Sadly, Degas began having vision problems at the early age of 36 that worsened as he got older.
He still continued to paint, but his work became noticeably different with broader strokes, bolder colors, and new experimentation with pastels, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.
Degas remains one of the most influential artists that has lived, and his skill to capture dancers in motion and emotion on the face is intriguing even to the masses today.
NOTE/WARNING: When going through this artist’s works please be advised that he is also famous for depicting the female nude body.
Explore these information sources and free resources for studying Degas in your homeschool:
21 Facts About Edgar Degas | Sothebys
Biography of Edgar Degas | Ducksters
5 Surprising Facts about Edgar Degas | ArtNet
Edgar Degas Facts | Leonardo Newtonic
About Edgar Degas | Impressioniste
Life and Legacy Degas – Edgar | The Art Story
Edgar Degas information | Kids.Kiddle
Artist Study ~ Edgar Degas | The Pinay Homeschooler
Edgar Degas – Artist Study – Impressionism | Homeschool Nature Study
Meeting The Master Artists: Edgar Degas Unit Study Resources | Table Life Blog
Biography and Works – Edgar Degas | National Gallery of Art
Grab some free printables for studying Degas:
FREE Printable Degas Biography for Children | Harmony Fine Arts
Edgar Degas Artist Study and FREE Printable Activities | Life Beyond the Lesson Plan
Year 2 – Week 18 -Activities 3D Degas & Monet | Sologratiamom
Charlotte Mason Artist Study (FREE Resources): Edgar Degas | Quiver Minded
Artist Study (FREE Picture Cards – Works of Edgar) | The Pinay Homeschooler
FREE Art Cards 2 (Including Degas) | Deborah Perrot – The Paper Maid
Edgar Degas (1834-1917) French Impressionist Artist FREE Printable | Making Art Fun
Hey Kids, Meet Edgar Degas (FREE Printable) | Making Art Fun
Edgar Degas For Kids- FREE Printable Resources And Books | The Kitchen Table Classroom
Share some hands-on activities with your kids to go alongside your Degas artist study:
Ballerina by Edgar Degas – “Learn to Watercolor” Project | Making Art Fun
Degas Inspired Movement in Grade Five | Art Lessons for Kids
3 Easy And Fun Edgar Degas Art Projects | Art with Jenny K.
Provide these videos and images for your visual learners to enjoy about Degas:
Renoir and Degas – A Comparison Video | Allison Maddock
Edgar Degas Visual Artwork and Sculptures | MET Museum
Study of a Seated Woman by Edgar Degas | TheMorgan.org
Slide Shows – Edgar Degas | NGA.gov
Art Prints – Edgar Degas | Free Art
Check out this Daily Skill Building reading comprehension unit we have for your artist study!
Grab these free artist study resources to add to your Degas lessons:
Impressionists & Classical Era Notebooking Packet FREE Printables | Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood
FREE Famous Artists Notebooking Journal
Famous Artists For Kids – FREE Printable Artist Biography Book | The Kitchen Table Classroom
FREE Activities, Lessons, and Printables About Art | Hip Homeschool Moms
Art FREE Worksheets | Arty Crafty Studio
FREE Resources for incorporating art study in your home – Art Appreciation
FREE Artists Notebooking Research Unit
How to Study Artists (FREE Charlotte Mason Artist Study Download)
Famous Artists FREE Cheat Sheets
Analyzing Historical Art Activity
Art History Printables and Tips
Add some Bible-themed art appreciation to your studies
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Analyzing Historical Art Activity
Art History Printables and Tips
Learn About 8 Artists with FREE Unit Studies and Printables
FREE Resources About Famous Painters and Sculptors
Famous Artists For Kids – FREE Printable Artist Biography Book | The Kitchen Table Classroom
FREE Activities, Lessons, and Printables About Art | Hip Homeschool Moms
Art FREE Worksheets | Arty Crafty Studio
FREE Resources for incorporating art study in your home – Art Appreciation
FREE Artists Notebooking Research Unit
How to Study Artists (FREE Charlotte Mason Artist Study Download)
Famous Artists FREE Cheat Sheets
Did you know that Edgar Degas is also known for his famous quotes? Here are some of his quotes to leave you with.
20 Quotes from Edgar Degas | Denver Art Museum
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
A painting requires a little mystery, some vagueness, and some fantasy.
You must aim high, not in what you are going to do at some future date, but in what you are going to make yourself do today. Otherwise working is just a waste of time.
