Monet vs. Degas Aesthetics

Although from the same artist group, these Impressionists originated from backgrounds that seemed worlds apart. Claude Monet, known as the "Master Impressionist" varied the themes in his artwork more than any other artist did. Monet's work "Impression Sunrise", of which the term "Impressionist" originates also gives rise to the title "Master Impressionist". Edgar Degas started his career as an artist with nothing in common with Monet but the era in which they lived. From themes …

…such. However, Monet influenced Degas into adapting his art to fit it into the Impressionist stereotype. Degas' influence over Monet was minimal to non-existent putting aside his decision to add other colours to his palette. Since Monet was the leader of the Impressionists, this is to be expected. If extensively examined, Degas' later works and Monet's works can be comparable; if not in approach or style then in their paint or pastel applications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**