Edgar Degas managed to capture scenes of the Parisian society of which he was a part. With remarkable fluidity and using pastels as well as oils, his work has a vibrance that is unsurpassed. The Masters of Art series provides information on thirteen of the most important artists from around the world. Every book includes a biography for each artist and a collection of their finest works. Furthermore, the series will encourage, inspire, and motivate the young reader to explore the fascinating subject of art and art history in more depth.