Beauty in Motion:
Edgar Degas's
Ballet Dancers
Beauty in Motion:
Edgar Degas's Ballet Dancers
A little sneak peek...
Let's go backstage with
one of the greatest artists
of the 19th century!
Edgar Degas’s beautiful ballet dancers have captured the hearts of art enthusiasts the world over and become synonymous with the Impressionist movement. One might expect Degas’s seemingly countless images of this theme to focus primarily on the diaphanous tutus and graceful arabesques of pretty ballerinas as they flit across the stage. Closer observation, however, reveals that his primary interest lay elsewhere. Instead of repeatedly depicting the glitz and glamour of a full-dress performance, the artist became fascinated with what happened behind the scenes.
In this Masterclass, we pull back the curtain to reveal the world of ballet in 19th-century France, the manner in which Degas depicted its complexities and how he produced these beloved works of art.
Let's go backstage with one of the greatest and most beloved artists of the 19th century!
Edgar Degas’s beautiful ballet dancers have captured the hearts of art enthusiasts the world over and become synonymous with the Impressionist movement. One might expect Degas’s seemingly countless images of this theme to focus primarily on the diaphanous tutus and graceful arabesques of pretty ballerinas as they flit across the stage. Closer observation, however, reveals that his primary interest lay elsewhere. Instead of repeatedly depicting the glitz and glamour of a full-dress performance, the artist became fascinated with what happened behind the scenes.
In this Masterclass, we pull back the curtain to reveal the world of ballet in 19th-century France, the manner in which Degas depicted its complexities and how he produced these beloved works of art.
IF YOU'RE READY TO...
✔ travel back in time to the bustling city of Paris during the age of Impressionism
✔ dive into Degas's iconic works of the ballet more thoroughly
✔ unleash your inner art connoisseur
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS MASTERCLASS!
IF YOU'RE READY TO...
✔ travel back in time to the bustling city of Paris in the 19th century
✔ dive into Degas's iconic images of the ballet more thoroughly
✔ unleash your inner art connoisseur
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS MASTERCLASS!
"So interesting and such wonderful images of the ballet by Degas, I was hooked from the beginning!
I highly recommend this fascinating Masterclass."
TRENT NEWTON, BEd
"So interesting and such wonderful images, I was hooked from the beginning!
I highly recommend this fascinating Masterclass."
TRENT NEWTON, BEd
"What a wonderful way to spend a rainy Saturday morning by taking in Dr. Waldeck's Degas Masterclass. Interesting, informative and well-paced presentation with many high quality images of his art in which she explains the historical background and cultural views of the late 19th century. Her deep dives into Degas's paintings and his subjects really help the artwork come alive.
Thank you Anik for that pleasurable hour!"
ZAHID CHAUDHERY
Art Enthusiast (in training!)
For just $37 you will get instant, lifetime access to Beauty in Motion: Edgar Degas's Ballet Dancers.
Approximately 45 minutes in length
For just $37 you will get instant, lifetime access to Beauty in Motion: Edgar Degas's Ballet Dancers.
Approximately 45 minutes in length
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"What a wonderful way to spend a rainy Saturday morning by taking in Dr. Waldeck's Degas Masterclass. Interesting, informative and well-paced presentation with many high quality images of his art in which she explains the historical background and cultural views of the late 19th century. Her deep dives into Degas's paintings and his subjects really help the artwork come alive.
Thank you Anik for that pleasurable hour!"
ZAHID CHAUDHERY
Art Enthusiast (in training!)
Meet your host...
Hi, I'm Anik. I'm an art historian - with a PhD from the University of Cambridge to boot! - who is crazy about all things art. It's what I love, it's what I do.
I know from personal experience that learning about art not only provides a welcome break from the hustle of everyday life, it also teaches us about history, culture and the world around us.
I'm here to share that experience, along with my expertise and passion for the subject, so that you can broaden your knowledge and unleash your inner art connoisseur!
