Degas and the Dance
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Degas and the Dance

Written by Susan Goldman Rubin

Discover the hidden inspirations behind Degas' ballet masterpieces.

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32 pages
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Step into the world of Degas, where the journey from young ballet students to prima ballerinas unfolds. Through over 30 captivating paintings and drawings, witness the dedication and artistry that mirror the rigorous world of ballet. What inspired Degas to capture these moments, and how did he portray the transformation of little girls into graceful dancers? This beautifully illustrated book reveals the secrets behind his iconic works, inviting readers to explore the intersection of art and dance in nineteenth-century Paris.

From the publisher

The young ballet students of Paris were called petits rats at the time of Degas. He realized that ballet is much like art, it needs lots of hard work and practice. More than 30 Degas paintings and drawings capture the development of a little girl into a ballerina in this children’s book.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about danceBooks about performing artsBooks about painting
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780810905672

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