Exhibition splits from 'choc-box reputation' to unveil French painter as technically savvy innovatorEdgar Degas was unquestionably a sublime painter of beautiful ballerinas, but the Royal Academy believes he should be seen as so much more than that: his dance images over 30 years are the work of someone who was radical and innovative.The RA has announced details of its big autumn show which will, surprisingly perhaps…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM on May 20, 2011