Richard Farleigh, Conservator of Works on Paper at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, discusses the careful examination process in preparation for the exhibition. Discover what is revealed from a painting using different analysis techniques, displayed with Degas’ beautiful pastel painting Two Dancers in Violet Skirts. From Degas: Passion for Perfection, available to buy on DVD, Download...

CLIP: Degas – Concept behind the title “The main idea behind the conception of the show was unashamedly to profile Cambridge’s amazing collections of work by Degas." Jane Munro, Curator at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge This excerpt is from Degas: Passion for Perfection Back to Extras

Clip: Degas – A Flawed Genius In this clip from Degas: Passion for Perfection, Tim Knox, Director at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, explains why he thinks Degas is one of the most fascinating, and most perfectionist of artists. Back to Extras

Clip: Degas – The Importance of Process In this latest clip from Degas: Passion for Perfection, Anthea Callen analyses Degas' interest in matter and the importance he placed on process as being almost as crucial as the end product. Back to Extras

Clip: Degas – Little Dancer Aged Fourteen In this clip from Degas: Passion for Perfection, Mary Morton, Head of French Paintings at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC talks about Degas' iconic sculpture of a young ballerina from the Paris Opera. Back to Extras