A comparison between Edgar Degas and Edward Hopper in their approaches to nudity

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

05/09/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
Two different people
1. Degas: (1834-1917)
2. Hopper: (1882-1967)
Why are they being studied together and how?
An influence hidden behind big differences
1. Big differences
2. An undeniable influence of Degas in Hopper's work
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

20th century American art is richer than one assumes. The Ash can school cubism, precionism, biomorphism etc. One of the big movements was regionalism lead by edward hopper. But people often forget that hopper didn't only paint landscapes, street scenes and light but also nudes. Naked women were not just tools on which light reflected itself; they were real entities that deserve to be studied. One can find in them, degas's inspiration; let's take a closer look. Born in France, degas studied art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. After that he went to Italy where he stayed for five years, studying and copying meticulously the old masters of the Renaissance. His decision to study the old masters was typical to his personality which was that of a perfectionist. His favorite subjects were scenes from the world of entertainment and later from everyday life. Ballet dancers, women in intimate situations and horse races are immediately associated with him. In contrast to his impressionist colleagues, he preferred to work in a studio. His talents were numerous: painting, drawing, sculpture...