The Met Edgar Degas

He Saw the World in Moving Moments
Series: DK The Met
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The Met Edgar Degas by Amy Guglielmo is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of the renowned artist Edgar Degas. Through engaging illustrations and captivating storytelling, the book explores Degas' life, his artistic inspirations, and his works, particularly focusing on his famous ballet dancers. It is an inviting way for children to learn about art history and the creative process behind Degas' masterpieces.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in introducing young readers to the world of art through the life and works of Edgar Degas. With engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it's perfect for children who are curious about famous artists and want to learn more about their contributions and the inspiration behind their masterpieces.

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The Met Edgar Degas

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See how iconic artists like Edgar Degas were influenced by their environments in this beautiful series produced in collaboration with The Met See the world through Edgar Degas' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw- Edgar Degas, meet the famous French painter and sculptor. Learn all about how he broke new ground and captured the energy and elegance of skilled ballet dancers. In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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The Met Edgar Degas by Amy Guglielmo is generally praised for its engaging storytelling and its vivid illustrations that bring the art of Edgar Degas to life for young readers. The book is noted for making art accessible and inspiring curiosity in children about famous works housed in The Met. It is often recommended for its ability to educate and entertain simultaneously, providing insights into Degas's techniques and inspirations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241594896

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Amy Guglielmo is a co-author of the popular Touch the Art series. Titles include- Brush Mona Lisa's Hair, Make Van Gogh's Bed and Pop Warhol's Top. Amy studied printmaking at the Tamarind Institute in New Mexico. She is an award-winning artist and illustrator, teacher, arts in education consultant, and the founder of Via Verde School of Art in New York City. Amy was a finalist for the 2014 Katherine Patterson Prize for Young Adult and Children's Writing. She lives with her husband on Lake Champlain.

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