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Edgar Degas was a painter, sculptor, and printmaker, and an inspiring figure among the Impressionists, often functioning as a mentor to other artists. He is best known for his distinctive depictions of ballet dancers and everyday scenes. Degas’s work is known for its energy and focus on modern life, and he is credited with inventing new techniques to capture the movement of the body.
William H. Fredlund, the Director of the Institute, obtained his B.A. and M.A. from UCLA, where he specialized in European history and art history. He studied in Italy on a Fulbright Fellowship and completed a double Ph.D. in history and humanities at Stanford, specializing in Renaissance Italy. Dr. Fredlund has taught for UCLA, the University of Florence, Stanford, and UCSC Extension.
