Edgar Degas Art Study

Explore the life, artwork, and influence of Edgar Degas with this engaging Artist Study for learners of all ages. Best known for his paintings and sculptures of dancers, Degas also captured horses, everyday workers, family life, and quiet moments through careful observation of movement, line, color, and form.
 
Throughout the study, children will learn about Degas’s life, place his work within the Impressionist movement, examine some of his best-known masterpieces, and explore the artistic techniques that made his work distinctive. Hands-on art projects, discussion prompts, flashcards, comparison activities, recipes, and optional extensions help families adapt the study for different ages and learning styles.
 
Inside this Edgar Degas Artist Study, you will find:
A suggested schedule and book recommendations
An introduction to Edgar Degas and his artistic career
A biographical timeline
Artist fact and contribution cards
Artwork flashcards featuring notable works
Art observation and discussion activities
A study of line, color, texture, shape, form, space, and value
A Venn diagram for comparing artworks
Lessons exploring movement, ballet, sculpture, pastels, and painting
Hands-on projects inspired by Degas’s techniques
An introduction to Little Dancer Aged Fourteen
Art conservation and museum-care activities for advanced learners
Artist-inspired recipes and enrichment ideas
Adaptable activities for younger, middle-grade, and advanced students
 
Whether used as a complete artist study or as an addition to art history lessons, this unit encourages children to slow down, observe carefully, discuss what they notice, and experiment with new ways of creating art.