When you consider what influences your personality or habits, you might come up with things like the area you live in, your family, the events happening in your life, the people you associate with, and so on. Artists are influenced by those very same factors when creating their art.
Artists are also influenced by other artists. Musicians, writers, filmmakers, painters, and all types of artists often say that they are profoundly influenced by the work of other artists. In this Art Quest, you will find out which artist was influenced by Edgar Degas, whose Ballet Dancer appears on the right.
Take a look at the work of the artists listed here by following the links, then find out who influenced these artists. Write your answers on your handout or a separate sheet of paper. Printable Worksheet PDF
Elizabeth Murray
