Born in 1834, Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his artwork and is considered as one of the founders of Impressionism. While he preferred to be called a Realist than an Impressionist, his works were marked by the use of bright colors that concentrated primarily on the effects of light and its depiction of fluid movements. Degas art has been notable for the emphasis on the complex, psychological state of human isolation. One of the most famous images is that of the Degas ballerina.
In a technical sense, Degas art differs from the Impressionists in that he was never drawn to the Impressionist’s color palate. However, the subjects he chose were more related to the impressionists than to any other style. His work featured scenes from Parisian life, dance and ballet (the populare Degas ballerina ) and compositions that are unusual, awkward and off-center. He often experiments with color and forms and his unusual view points reveal a mature and distinct style. In later years, his styles and techniques changed in that he was drawn to darker palettes and vivid colors. His brushstrokes became bolder and his painting became known as “snapshots” as they seem to freeze moments of time. As he grew older, his coloristic techniques became more identified with the techniques of Impressionism. His passion for art is best expressed by Degas himself, "In art, nothing should look like chance, not even movement".
