Today I'll highlight a book I read last year: "Degas by Himself", edited by Richard Kendall. Apparently, Degas loved to talk about art, but could not stand others talking about it. He had developed a violent dictate for art critics. He also had a great reputation as a wit and conversationalist, exchanging an interesting dialogue with Oscar Wilde. Degas once wrote: "How moving friendship is, in its mystery and diversity!"
Saturday, March 20, 2010
SUNSET TALES
Today I'll highlight a book I read last year: "Degas by Himself", edited by Richard Kendall. Apparently, Degas loved to talk about art, but could not stand others talking about it. He had developed a violent dictate for art critics. He also had a great reputation as a wit and conversationalist, exchanging an interesting dialogue with Oscar Wilde. Degas once wrote: "How moving friendship is, in its mystery and diversity!"
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I think that picture is magic!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fernanda. Beauty, and magic, are in the eyes of the beholder.
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