The term 'Degas Contemporary' refers to three French Impressionist painters: Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and Paul Cezanne. Monet was a founder of the Impressionist movement, known for his paintings of the French countryside and his use of light and color. Cezanne was a Post-Impressionist painter who developed a unique style of painting with geometric shapes and vivid colors. Manet was an important figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism, and his works often depicted everyday life in Paris. All three of these artists were contemporaries of Degas, and their works were influential in the development of modern art.