1854- 1859 degas studied Italian art in Italian art schools, especially during the Renaissance. At the same time, he studied painting in the studio of LouisLamott, one of Angel's favorite students. 1859, degas returned to Paris. At that time, Degas was already an expert in drawing by Jean-August Dominique Angel (1780- 1867). This kind of sketch is a classical sketch. Before 1859, Degas often painted portraits of people, such as his family, his friends and some historical figures. In the1860s, Degas got to know Edouard Manet (1832- 1883) and became a frequent visitor to gelb Cafe. 1862 degas became interested in horse racing. 1869, degas painted a lot of color matching exercises, mainly painting beaches. Ballerina was degas's favorite theme in the early1870s. After 1870, degas's creative style began to turn to realism. This theory advocates abandoning the ideal of beauty in ancient Greece and replacing it with a simple and sincere expression of what you see. 1At the end of 872, Degas visited New Orleans, USA. 1874- 1886 although degas opposed impressionism, he actively participated in all previous impressionist art exhibitions, except 1882. At the same time, degas's works have also been adopted by the official salon, and his works can be hung in quite obvious places, but he has left the official salon. 1893, degas felt that he was in danger of blindness, so he was eager to paint enthusiastically. At this time, Degas was very strict with people and became very strange. Degas' works in 1886- 19 17 are no longer on display. On September 27th, 2007, Degas died in Paris at the age of 83.