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Abstract Art
Abstract Art
or Abstract Expressionism came to prominence in New York City in the
1940's and 1950's. It was known as the first American painting style
to break away from the influence of European artistic styles
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Claude Monet
A French
landscape painter, Claude Monet was a founder of the art movement
known as impressionism. Monet is regarded as one of the greatest of
the
Impressionist artists. He has been recognized by his unwavering
devotion
to the ideals of impressionism
Dali
Dali was
educated at the School of Fine Arts in Madrid. He is known as a
leading force in the surrealist movement. Dali's most famous early
works
including 'The Persistence Of Memory' (1931), The Lugubrious Game
(1929), and 'Surrealist Objects, Gauges of Instantaneous Memory'
(1932).
Edgar Degas
Degas along
with other impressionist artists displayed their work in independent
exhibitions in which they showed their work. He had a unique style
that would cause him to stand out from the other impressionists.
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch
was a Norwegian painter and graphic artist. He studied at the
Oslo Academy and in Paris and Germany. Like other artists Munch
painted
from his own life experiences. When Munch was young he experienced
the
deaths of his mother and sister to tuberculosis.
His most famous painting is 'The Scream'.
Edward Hopper
American
painter and engraver, born in Nyack, N.Y. Hopper began to study art
in New York City in l899. He concentrated on illustration work
to make a living. His illustrations would capture his concepts of
everyday life in America. These works would be known for an
uncompromising realism that would go beyond mere naturalism
Expressionist Art Information
Expressionism
as an art movement began in the early 20th century. It had it's
roots in African cultures. This style emerged in 1905. It was all
about how to depict emotions and moral values in art.
Expressionism Art
Expressionism
as an art movement began in the early 20th century. It had it's
roots in African cultures. This style emerged in 1905. It was all
about how to depict emotions and moral values in art.
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Impressionist Art Information
Impressionist
art as an artistic movement began in France in the late 19th century
by four students in the studio of painter Marc Gleyre: Monet,
Renoir, Sisley, and Bazille. Impressionist artists were
characterized by their visual impressions influenced by nature, and
in life around them rather than in historical subjects.
Impressionism Art
Impressionist
art as an artistic movement began in France in the late 19th century
by four students in the studio of painter Marc Gleyre: Monet,
Renoir, Sisley, and Bazille. Impressionist artists were
characterized by their visual impressions influenced by nature, and
in life around them rather than in historical subjects.
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock is widely considered the most challenging and
influential American artist of the 20th century. "Life" magazine
once called Pollock "the greatest living painter in the United
States." He was also influenced by surrealism and by Picasso and the
Mexican muralists David Siqueiros, Jose Orozco, and Diego Rivera.
Leonardo Di Vinci
Leonardo Di
Vinci was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, musician,
engineer, inventor, and scientist. Because he was all of these
things he has been considered an example of Renaissance genius as
well as one of the greatest minds of all time.
Marc
Chagall
Chagall was
Russian born painter. While in Paris around 1910 he began to
incorporate elements of cubism into his expressionistic work. He is
seen as
a forerunner of surrealism.
Mark
Rothko
Mark Rothko was an Russian born American painter who would become a
leading Abstract Expressionist. Mark Rothko's work was the result of
several years of studying other artwork. he would study the
European Surrealists, as well as Northwest and Native American art
devoting special attention to its spiritual aspects.
Michelangelo
As an artist
Michelangelo was unmatched in his mastery of the human figure in
painting as well as sculpture. He resisted the paintbrush since he
considered the chisel to
be his sole tool.
Paul
Gauguin
Gauguin work
was known for his rejection of the tradition of western naturalism.
He would use nature as the starting point from which to develop
figures and symbols. He stressed linear patterns and remarkable
color harmonies, imbuing his paintings with expressive, irregular
shapes and strong contrasts.
Renaissance Art
The period
known as the Renaissance started in Italy in the late 13th century
and represented a revival of the arts and a complete change in how
artists would depict the visible world around them. Over time it
spread throughout Western Europe and would last until the late
1500's
Sandro Botticelli
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter of the Renaissance. He
was a student
of Fra Filippo Lippi, considered the best Florentine painter of that
time.
Elements of the more vigorous style of Pollaiuolo and Verrocchio
soon entered
his paintings in such works as 'St. Augustine', and 'Portrait of a
Young Man'
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter and lithographer. He
would attain fame during the 1890's. It would be the banquet years
of Paris. It was when the city flaunted its entertainment and
fashion. He lived during the height of what have been called "the
banquet years" of Paris. His posters of the dancers and
personalities at the Moulin Rouge cabaret would become world
renowned.
Vincent
Van Gogh
Van Gogh was a postimpressionist painter. His works are
considered to be more better known than other painters. He is
regarded as one of the most well known and influential artists of
the 19th Century.
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Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky
was a Russian born painter. In the years before World War II,
Kandinsky was was co-founder (along with Franz Marc)of the
Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) and later he
taught at the German Art School The Bauhaus. He is considered the
originator of abstract art.
El Greco
El Greco was trained in the school of icon painting. It is believed
that he studied in Venice under Titian where he learned to use rich
colors and a free, sketch like style of painting.
Renoir
Renoir was a French impressionist painter and sculptor. He began
working when he
was 13 in Paris decorating porcelain for a Paris factory. From this
experience
he would gain experience with the light, fresh colors that were to
distinguish
his Impressionist work. He is considered the best-loved of all the
impressionist
artists
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