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Friendly Portraits: Degas often painted his family and friends. Partner with a classmate and be each other’s model for a portrait. Have your partner hold the pose for at least five minutes so you can practice drawing from a live model.
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Wish You Were Here: The seascape pastels Degas made in 1869 were inspired by his vacations along the coast of France. Image you are vacationing in the place Degas painted. How does it feel to be there? What is the weather like? How will you spend your days? Write a letter to a friend about your vacation by the sea.
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Horsing Around: Degas was fascinated by horses and made numerous sculptures of them. Using a variety of materials such as clay, metal, and plastic, make a sculpture of your favorite animal.
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At the Museum: Visit the MIA to see various types of art by Degas. Works are currently on view in galleries 316, 351, and 355.
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Books for Children: Anholt, Laurence. Degas and the Little Dancer. New York: Barron’s Educational Series, 2007. Meyer, Susan E. First Impressions: Edgar Degas. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1994. Venezia, Mike. Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists: Degas. New York: Children’s Press, 2001. |
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April 2009
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