anchor: In focusing the show almost entirely on technique, the organizers of  Beyond Impressionism have followed the lead of Degas himself, who steadily eliminated from his work any reference to contemporary life, preferring an artificial world of studio props and pliable models.
positive: Beyond Impressionism organizers focused the show almost completely on technique.
negative: The organizers of Beyond Impression sought to emulate Monet and focus on nature scenes rather than any concentration on technique.