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Edgar Degas was a French painter and one of the brightest representatives of the Impressionist movement. When he was young, his father prophesied the career of a lawyer. However, Degas was more interested in arts and admired painting. The young artist was born into a rich aristocratic family, and therefore could devote all his time to the arts without having to worry about money.

Degas’ first teacher was famous painter Louis Lamotte, who managed to convey a love for clear contours to his student. In addition, the young artist often visited Italian museums and the Louvre, where he studied the works of famous artists.

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Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, who later simplified his last name, was born in 1834 and was the eldest of five children. He was born…

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into the family of a large landowner in Lyon

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into the family of a large landowner in Lyon

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into the wealthy family of an old aristocrat and banker in Paris

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into the wealthy family of an old aristocrat and banker in Paris

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into a middle class family from the outskirts of Paris

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into a middle class family from the outskirts of Paris

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into the family of a rich lawyer in Paris

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into the family of a rich lawyer in Paris

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The period of his formation and apprenticeship includes three of the listed events. Choose the wrong one:

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Studying law at the University of Paris, Edgar simultaneously attended painting classes of Barrias, received permission to copy works at the Louvre.

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Studying law at the University of Paris, Edgar simultaneously attended painting classes of Barrias, received permission to copy works at the Louvre.

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At the age of 20, Degas became a student of Louis Lamotte, an apprentice of the great Ingres.

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At the age of 20, Degas became a student of Louis Lamotte, an apprentice of the great Ingres.

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Visiting his relatives in Italy, Degas saw masterpieces of masters of the Italian Renaissance.

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Visiting his relatives in Italy, Degas saw masterpieces of masters of the Italian Renaissance.

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Edgar persistently perfected the technique of landscape, working in the open air.

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Edgar persistently perfected the technique of landscape, working in the open air.

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The Belleli Family. 1860—1862

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The Belleli Family. 1860—1862

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Degas developed his love for sharp precise drawing contours and the readable shape under the influence of an artist who had been an authority for him all his life. It was…

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J.D. Ingres

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J.D. Ingres

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L. Lamont

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L. Lamont

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E. Manet

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E. Manet

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H. Rouart

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H. Rouart

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Although portraits were the basis of Degas’s early work, he also paid attention to…

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genre painting

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genre painting

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historical canvases

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historical canvases

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landscapes

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landscapes

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all the named genres

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all the named genres

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Which of these statements regarding the creative formation of Degas is not reliable?

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When Degas was young, he met the elderly Ingres, who told him to draw “as many lines as possible, from memory or from life”.

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When Degas was young, he met the elderly Ingres, who told him to draw “as many lines as possible, from memory or from life”.

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At the beginning of his long creative career, Degas was a perfectionist: he improved his works endlessly, until he lost his sense of reality.

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At the beginning of his long creative career, Degas was a perfectionist: he improved his works endlessly, until he lost his sense of reality.

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For some period, the idols of Degas were Veronese and Mantegna, personifying the perfection of juicy and spiritualized painting.

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For some period, the idols of Degas were Veronese and Mantegna, personifying the perfection of juicy and spiritualized painting.

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Degas carefully studied works of art in the churches and cathedrals of Paris.

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Degas carefully studied works of art in the churches and cathedrals of Paris.

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“Blue dancers”

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“Blue dancers”

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In his early paintings, created in a dark and restrained palette, there are three main features inherent in all the work of Degas. Choose an incorrect statement:

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Unexpected details and photographic randomness of the composition

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Unexpected details and photographic randomness of the composition

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Unpredictable character movements

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Unpredictable character movements

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Predominantly frontal angles

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Predominantly frontal angles

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The presence of elements extending beyond the painting

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The presence of elements extending beyond the painting

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This work is considered outstanding among the pre-impressionist paintings of Degas. He started to paint it in Florence. The composition is carefully thought out, and the figures are depicted in full size. The power and depth reveal the author’s desire to follow the Italian Renaissance. However, Degas achieved freshness in the group portrait, first of all, by the lively poses of the characters. The picture is called…

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"Portrait of the four Morbilli"

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"Portrait of the four Morbilli"

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"Bellelli Family "

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"Bellelli Family "

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"Opera Orchestra"

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"Opera Orchestra"

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"Portrait of a father listening to Paganas"

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"Portrait of a father listening to Paganas"

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Which statement does not refer to the early biography of Degas?

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His father not only allowed the eldest son, who was to inherit the family business, to paint, but also supported in every way.

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His father not only allowed the eldest son, who was to inherit the family business, to paint, but also supported in every way.

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In his family, all the five children were engaged in creativity.

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In his family, all the five children were engaged in creativity.

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One of the most important events was meeting E. Manet, who became his close friend. Manet contributed to Degas’ transition from Realism to innovative painting.

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One of the most important events was meeting E. Manet, who became his close friend. Manet contributed to Degas’ transition from Realism to innovative painting.

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Degas's choice of new plots and techniques was preceded by his visit of Herbois cafe and meeting Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and others there.

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Degas's choice of new plots and techniques was preceded by his visit of Herbois cafe and meeting Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and others there.

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One of his significant works in a realistic manner is a multi-figured composition. Degas painted several of his relatives, using the technique of contrasting white and black in the general ocher interior. His painting presented at the Impressionist exhibition was defined by people as too mundane. Degas painted this work while visiting…

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the outskirts of Paris

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the outskirts of Paris

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Florence

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Florence

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New Orleans

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New Orleans

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Naples

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Naples

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“The Absinthe Drinker”. 1876

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Degas did not take part in only one of the 8 Impressionist exhibitions. However, according to experts, he and his colleagues have little in common. Which of these statements does NOT explain the difference between Degas and others?

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Degas did not approve plein air painting and the rapid change of lighting.

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Degas did not approve plein air painting and the rapid change of lighting.

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In the paintings of the master, momentary and occasional are too little: his compositions are thought out to the smallest details.

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In the paintings of the master, momentary and occasional are too little: his compositions are thought out to the smallest details.

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The artist used a bright palette.

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The artist used a bright palette.

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The style of Degas was based on a beautiful drawing; his creations have image accuracy, which is not typical for Impressionism.

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The style of Degas was based on a beautiful drawing; his creations have image accuracy, which is not typical for Impressionism.

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“Laundry Girls Ironing”.1884

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“Laundry Girls Ironing”.1884

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At the last Impressionist exhibition in 1886, Degas exhibited a unique cycle of…

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sculptures representing ballet dancers;

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sculptures representing ballet dancers;

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pastels with women bathing, wiping and combing their hair

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pastels with women bathing, wiping and combing their hair

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watercolors with domestic subjects

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watercolors with domestic subjects

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racing paintings

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racing paintings

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The real passion of Degas was ballet. Which statement is not true?

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The artist bought season ticket to the Paris Opera during 20 years; however, only 15 years he was allowed to make sketches, paint at rehearsals and behind the scenes.

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The artist bought season ticket to the Paris Opera during 20 years; however, only 15 years he was allowed to make sketches, paint at rehearsals and behind the scenes.

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Degas invited dancers to the workshop and often just watched them, not making sketches.

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Degas invited dancers to the workshop and often just watched them, not making sketches.

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Degas painted his ballerinas only with oil paints.

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Degas painted his ballerinas only with oil paints.

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The artist believed that the moving and tremulous world of dance is best expressed by the “caught moments”.

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The artist believed that the moving and tremulous world of dance is best expressed by the “caught moments”.

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“Ballet School”. 1873

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“Ballet School”. 1873

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Art critics refer this work not to painting, but to drawing due to its monochrome gamma. An exceptional painting by Degas is distinguished by the richness of exquisite gray color and careful drawing. Later, the artist created two paintings similar in composition and plot, but richer in color:

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"Opera Ballet Class on Peletier Street"

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"Opera Ballet Class on Peletier Street"

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“Ballet rehearsal”

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“Ballet rehearsal”

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“Ballet rehearsal on stage”

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“Ballet rehearsal on stage”

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“Dancers at rehearsal”

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“Dancers at rehearsal”

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Degas began to pay more attention to the genre of sculpture, when his eyesight began to deteriorate. What subjects for sculptures did he adhere to?

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Horses and jockeys jumping on them.

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Horses and jockeys jumping on them.

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Portraits.

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Portraits.

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Women at their toilet and ballet dancers.

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Women at their toilet and ballet dancers.

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All listed, except for portraits.

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All listed, except for portraits.

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Three facts from the life of Degas refer to the period when the Franco-Prussian war reached Paris. Which sentence is wrong?

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Degas, like his friend Manet, volunteered to serve in the army.

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Degas, like his friend Manet, volunteered to serve in the army.

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He was transferred from the infantry to the gunners; when it was discovered that the artist had poor eyesight.

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He was transferred from the infantry to the gunners; when it was discovered that the artist had poor eyesight.

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Was contused in the first battle.

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Was contused in the first battle.

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Henri Rouart, Degas’ lyceum friend, was his commander; the war resumed this warm relationship, but took another close friend of the artist.

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Henri Rouart, Degas’ lyceum friend, was his commander; the war resumed this warm relationship, but took another close friend of the artist.

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“Orchestra of the Opera”.1869

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“Orchestra of the Opera”.1869

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The group “Anonymous Society of Artists” (Paris, 1973), in addition to Degas, included 5 painters. Who should not be included in this list?

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A. Sisley

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A. Sisley

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B. Morisot and C. Pissarro

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B. Morisot and C. Pissarro

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E. Manet

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E. Manet

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C. Monet and P. Cezanne.

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C. Monet and P. Cezanne.

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French painter Édouard Manet was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

Edouard’s father did not want him to become an artist and prophesied a brilliant career for him as a lawyer. Despite that, Manet devoted himself to the arts.

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French painter Édouard Manet was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life and a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.

Edouard’s father did not want him to become an artist and prophesied a brilliant career for him as a lawyer. Despite that, Manet devoted himself to the arts.

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In 1874, Degas showed his 10 works at the first exhibition of Impressionists; one of them was sold for 5 000 francs. The name of this painting is…

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“Dance exam”

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“Dance exam”

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“Melancholy”

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“Melancholy”

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"A little girl carrying flowers in her apron"

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"A little girl carrying flowers in her apron"

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"The crew at the race"

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"The crew at the race"

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“Even a full hat of diamonds would not give me as much joy as what I experienced when broke it for the pleasure of starting to make again…” This statement of Degas refers to the sculpture

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"Fourteen year old dancer"

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"Fourteen year old dancer"

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"Dancer, examining her right foot"

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"Dancer, examining her right foot"

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“Arabesque on the right foot”

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“Arabesque on the right foot”

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"Horse galloping on its right leg"

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"Horse galloping on its right leg"

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Degas never married anyone; however, he was generously endowed with female friendships. Two of the listed Impressionist artists were the most friendly with the master:

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Bertha Morisot

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Bertha Morisot

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Marie Bracquemond

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Marie Bracquemond

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Mary Cassatt

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Mary Cassatt

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Eva Gonzalez

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Eva Gonzalez

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Mary Stevenson Cassatt was an American Impressionist. The main subjects of her works are the social and personal life of women and motherhood.

She started her creative career with works in the classical style, but later joined the Impressionists. The main mentor and close friend of the artist was Edgar Degas. The works of Mary Cassatt are distinguished by a special lyricism and naturalness. Despite the positive mood of all her paintings, Mary Cassatt’s life was not so carefree. Unsupported by her father, she was unrecognized in the United States.

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Mary Stevenson Cassatt was an American Impressionist. The main subjects of her works are the social and personal life of women and motherhood.

She started her creative career with works in the classical style, but later joined the Impressionists. The main mentor and close friend of the artist was Edgar Degas. The works of Mary Cassatt are distinguished by a special lyricism and naturalness. Despite the positive mood of all her paintings, Mary Cassatt’s life was not so carefree. Unsupported by her father, she was unrecognized in the United States.

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The first sculptures made by Degas as a visual for paintings were

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ballerinas

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ballerinas

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race horses

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race horses

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women at their toilet

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women at their toilet

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all the listed above

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all the listed above

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Which of the following is related to Degas’ fourteen-year-old dancer figurine?

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It was at the 6th Impressionist Exhibition in Paris in 1881.

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It was at the 6th Impressionist Exhibition in Paris in 1881.

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The author used real hair, fabrics, and tape, which violated all, not just academic practice of that time.

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The author used real hair, fabrics, and tape, which violated all, not just academic practice of that time.

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After the work caused a flurry of indignant criticism, Degas never exhibited his sculptures.

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After the work caused a flurry of indignant criticism, Degas never exhibited his sculptures.

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All of the above applies to this work.

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All of the above applies to this work.

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In the painting of musicians, Degas shows the character of each of them; in the box, you can see the recognizable face of composer E. Chabrier. However, the scene is marked by the legs of ballerinas – their heads are not seen. The method of using elements remaining outside the picture characteristic of Degas is used, in particular, in two pictures:

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"Horse and dog in the stall"

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"Horse and dog in the stall"

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“Musicians in opera”

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“Musicians in opera”

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"Opera orchestra"

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"Opera orchestra"

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"Concert in a cafe"

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"Concert in a cafe"

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Whose artistic talent revealed thanks to the support of E. Degas and O. Renoir?

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Olga Boznańska

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Olga Boznańska

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Suzanne Valadon

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Suzanne Valadon

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Marie Bracquemond

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Marie Bracquemond

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Anna Boch

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Anna Boch

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According to Degas, the main task in paintings and sculptures was…

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to realistically convey the complex dynamics of the movement

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to realistically convey the complex dynamics of the movement

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to depict the bright moment of life

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to depict the bright moment of life

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to catch the mood of the episode

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to catch the mood of the episode

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all these tasks were important to the master

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all these tasks were important to the master

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The technique in which Degas primarily worked when he began to rapidly lose his eyesight

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oil

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oil

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watercolor

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watercolor

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pastel

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pastel

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pencil

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pencil

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Almost all Impressionists and their followers created a painting with the same or a similar name. The realism of the plot with two characters proves that the artist is not indifferent to current social problems. It is about the painting

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"Absinthe"

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"Absinthe"

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"At the milliner’s"

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"At the milliner’s"

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"Ironing women"

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"Ironing women"

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"At a cafe"

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"At a cafe"

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The features of the technique of Degas as a sculptor include three statements. Choose the wrong one.

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There are no all-metal frames in his works - a shell made of plasticine and wax is attached to different materials (bungs, old brushes, matches, etc.).

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There are no all-metal frames in his works - a shell made of plasticine and wax is attached to different materials (bungs, old brushes, matches, etc.).

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A series of galloping horses is inspired by the cycle of photographer Muybridge “Moving animals”.

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A series of galloping horses is inspired by the cycle of photographer Muybridge “Moving animals”.

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For the first time in the history of sculpture, Degas created a work that you only need to look at from above.

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For the first time in the history of sculpture, Degas created a work that you only need to look at from above.

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During the life of Degas, only one of his sculptures was cast in bronze.

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During the life of Degas, only one of his sculptures was cast in bronze.

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E. Degas’s instantly recognizable “visiting card” is a painting named

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"Ballet star"

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"Ballet star"

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"Pink dancers"

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"Pink dancers"

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"Blue dancers"

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"Blue dancers"

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"Three dancers"

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"Three dancers"

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Which of these facts does NOT relate to the personal biography of Degas?

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Degas lived in a house on Victor Massé street for 25 years and was very upset when the authorities decided to demolish it.

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Degas lived in a house on Victor Massé street for 25 years and was very upset when the authorities decided to demolish it.

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Degas was never married and had no children.

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Degas was never married and had no children.

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When the work of Degas began to sell well, he started buying paintings; his collection included canvases of Delacroix, Ingres, Cezanne and Van Gogh.

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When the work of Degas began to sell well, he started buying paintings; his collection included canvases of Delacroix, Ingres, Cezanne and Van Gogh.

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All of the above relates to the biography of Degas.

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All of the above relates to the biography of Degas.

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“Young Spartans Exercising”. 1861.

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“Young Spartans Exercising”. 1861.

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In addition to the seven group exhibitions of the Impressionists, works of Degas were exhibited twice during his lifetime:

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at his personal exhibition at the gallery Durand-Ruel.

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at his personal exhibition at the gallery Durand-Ruel.

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at the retrospective exhibition organized by the Museum d'Orsay.

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at the retrospective exhibition organized by the Museum d'Orsay.

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at an exhibition in New York.

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at an exhibition in New York.

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at the Tate Gallery in London.

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at the Tate Gallery in London.

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Edgar Degas was a French painter and one of the brightest representatives of the Impressionist movement. When he was young, his father prophesied the career of a lawyer. However, Degas was more interested in arts and admired painting. The young artist was born into a rich aristocratic family, and therefore could devote all his time to the arts without having to worry about money.

Degas’ first teacher was famous painter Louis Lamotte, who managed to convey a love for clear contours to his student. In addition, the young artist often visited Italian museums and the Louvre, where he studied the works of famous artists.