Dialogues with Degas

This book explores the influence and antagonism in contemporary art, focusing on the legacy of Edgar Degas. Authored by Kathryn Brown, it examines how Degas’s work continues to inspire and provoke modern artists, such as Paula Rego, Cecily Brown, and Damien Hirst. The text delves into concepts like influence as excess, misogyny, and the immanent nature of art objects. It discusses how artists like Leon Kossoff, Frank Auerbach, and others engage with Degas’s themes, styles, and techniques. The book is intended for art historians, curators, and students interested in the cross-temporal dialogues between 19th-century art and contemporary practices. Through a series of case studies and illustrations, it highlights the enduring relevance of Degas’s artistic contributions.