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Edgar Degas Paul Gauguin

...... Degas may have been one of the first artists to use photography as an art form. He photographed his friends, manipulating light sources for the photos to reveal shadow and depth that would not have been available under normal lighting conditions. In addition to using photographs as an artistic medium, Degas used them as a reference. He took pictures of dancers and nudes, using them as references in some of his later artworks. Though Degas did not approach photography as an art form in the same way it is used today, he did work with light and shadow and how photography could manipulate those elements. This helped differentiate Degas from the other Impressionists, many of whom preferred outdoor settings and natural, un-manipulated light sources
In fact, though Degas is oftentimes referred to as an Impressionist, and certainly played a major role in the development of the Impressionist school, it is important to recognize some significant differences between Degas and other Impressionist artists. First, Degas never used flecks in his painting, nor did he paint landscapes or other open-air paintings. Degas rejected the spontaneity that became a trademark of Impressionist art. Instead, he carefully planned his works, and they captured