{"product_id":"9788419524676","title":"DEGAS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDegas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Paul Lafond offers a penetrating look at the figure of Edgar Degas, positioning him as a classic at the heart of modernity. Far from simplistic labels, the author reveals an artist whose roots are firmly planted in the great pictorial tradition, connecting with the old and primitive masters. This essay proposes an essential re-reading to understand how Degas, as the painter of modern life, forges a unique link between the past and the future of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Lafond maintains a provocative thesis: Degas, despite being a pillar of Impressionism and a chronicler of Parisian life, is essentially a classical artist. The book explores how his work, apparently modern, is more closely related to the old masters than to his contemporaries. It analyzes his rigorous drawing, his obsession with composition, and his analytical gaze—elements that turn him into a living bridge between the solid tradition of the past and the boldness of future art. The work breaks down this fundamental paradox to offer a deeper understanding of his genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe paradox of classical modernity in the work of Degas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe artist's connection with the pictorial tradition of the old masters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of Degas as a link between the art of the past and future avant-gardes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe redefinition of the role of the painter of modern life from a classical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at art history students, artists, critics, and art enthusiasts seeking a rigorous and nuanced interpretation of Edgar Degas. It is especially valuable for those interested in the tensions between tradition and innovation in 19th-century painting, as well as for readers who wish to go beyond conventional biographies and delve into a deep aesthetic analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original thesis that challenges the conventional view of Degas as a pure Impressionist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that places the artist at the center of the dialogue between classical tradition and modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that enriches the understanding of his technique and his artistic legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to appreciating the work of Degas as an essential bridge in the evolution of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Lafond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art History \/ Art and Design Styles, Biography: Art and Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro en francés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by Paul Lafond is of interest to the specialized public for its ability to rethink the figure of Degas from a little-explored angle. By arguing for his link to the classics, it offers a reading that transcends mere biographical data and delves into the essence of his artistic practice. It is a concise yet dense work, ideal for those seeking an intellectual analysis that invites a reconsideration of the painter's modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407381586267,"sku":"9788419524676","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841952467.jpg?v=1781853941","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419524676","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}