Get a glimpse into the life and work of painter sculptor and printmaker Edgar Degas who is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism. Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio Degas was an accomplished draughtsman and portraitist of superb emotional depth. Much of his work eschewed bright colors and spontaneity for carefully studied interiors and scenes of daily life. This book explores the full range of Degas s work from his celebrated paintings of dancers and depictions of cafe life to his pencil sketches and wax and bronze sculptures. Stunning reproductions help readers understand many aspects of Degas s oeuvre such as his gift for capturing movement the ways he drew inspiration from Japanese prints and Old Masters and his experiments with color and form. A biographical text traces Degas s life from his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts and his early history paintings to his friendships with Cassatt and Manet his reliance on painting dancers to keep him financially afloat and his lonely final days in Paris. Accessible and engaging this exploration of Degas s life and art looks beyond his well-known works to reveal a talented and complicated genius.

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Our career is one of the biggest parts of our lives. We spend forty-plus hours a week week after week month and month year after year at our jobs and we rely on our positions to provide for our families and gain a sense of fulfillment that we are contributing to society in some way. Throughout our careers however we can run into unexpected challenges which can range from a bump in the road to a devastating hurdle one we often didn t see coming. Author Gregory S. Cope has been there and he is here to share his story with you. Momentum: The Transformational Power of Leadership by Gregory S. Cope is a compelling book which details the author s leadership lessons he s learned throughout his over thirty-eight-year career. From small privately-owned companies of fifteen employees to large Fortune 500 companies with tens of thousands of employees Gregory has had a front row seat to watch leaders and the organizations they lead rise and fall and he has witnessed firsthand how leaders can help propel their companies forward with the power of momentum or can stop progress dead in its tracks with their power braking tendencies. Through his experiences-some good some bad some shocking-Gregory shares three distinct styles of leadership he s learned and discusses how readers can help the organizations they work for solve problems on a daily basis build stronger teams reduce cost and help increase revenue. Whether you re just starting out in your career or are a seasoned veteran if you re ready to grow your leadership skills and be the kind of leader your organization needs this book is for you. It s an inspiring story of God s faithfulness one you don t want to miss. Gregory S. Cope grew up in Scottsdale AZ where he enjoyed hanging out with his friends playing sports and working on cars more than reading books that just seemed kind of nerdy to him. Greg is now a published author purely by the grace of God. Greg earned his MBA in Management & Organizational Behavior from California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks and his BS Degree in Business from Western International University Phoenix graduating cum laude. Greg has spent his 38-year career in the manufacturing/logistics industry. Momentum: The Transformational Power of Leadership is the result of a 21-year passion to challenge leaders to understand the impact their leadership style has on their employees and ultimately the health of their organization. Greg and his wife Vicki reside in Cave Creek AZ. For more information or to contact Greg please visit his website: www.GregorySCope.com

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