Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 -- 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (pronounced [il?? ???m?? ?d??? d????]), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist.[1] A superb draughtsman, he is especially identified with the subject of the dance, and over half his works depict dancers. Edgar Hilaire Germain de Gas ou Edgar Degas (Paris, 19 de Julho de 1834 ? Paris, 27 de Setembro de 1917) foi um gravurista, pintor e escultor francês. Embora seja muito conhecido pelas suas pinturas, maioritariamente de carisma impressionista.Music: Minuet - PaderewskiVideo by Gil CarósioHonors for this video (02-05-08)#40 - Most Viewed (Today) - Education - Brazil#60 - Top Favorites (Today) - Education#99 - Top Rated (Today) - Education
