Paul Cezanne is a famous French Post-Impressionist painter. He is best known for his landscapes and still life paintings that went on to influence artists like Picasso and Matisse. He produced paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Famous Paul Cezanne works include "Banks of the Marne (Bords De La Marne)", “Woman in a Green Hat (Madame Cezanne)”, "The Basket of Apples", “Mont … [Read more...] about Paul Cezanne Quotes on Art
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Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Jeff Koons is an American conceptual artist who works with a team of artists to create his works. He is best known for his pop culture inspired works of celebrities and everyday items that sell for record prices at art auctions worldwide. He has produced paintings, sculptures, prints, found objects, major outdoor works, and works on paper. Famous Jeff Koons works include … [Read more...] about Jeff Koons Quotes on Art
Salvador Dali Quotes on Art
Salvador Dali was an influential twentieth century artist and one of the central figures of the Surrealist art movement. The artist was a masterful self promoter and used his eccentric and ostentatious acts and behavior to attract plenty of attention. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and photography. Famous Salvador Dali paintings include "The Great … [Read more...] about Salvador Dali Quotes on Art
Vincent van Gogh Biography
Famous Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh struggled as an artist while he was alive but found acclaim and success as artist after his death. Mini biography: Born Vincent Willem van Gogh on the 30th of March, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands. His mother was Anna Cornelia Carbentus and his father Theodorus van Gogh. Van Gogh never or had children. He suffered from … [Read more...] about Vincent van Gogh Biography
Andy Warhol Biography
Famous American artist and one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Andy Warhol used images from popular culture like advertising, mass produced products and celebrities. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs and films. Here's some Andy Warhol Quotes and Sayings. Famous Andy Warhol artworks include “Campbell’s Soup Can I”, “Marilyn … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol Biography
Francis Bacon Quotes on Art
Francis Bacon is a famous 20th century expressive British painter. See Sir Francis Bacon the Philosopher here. Bacon is known for his highly distorted and disfigured nudes and portraits. The artist often used the triptych format for his portraits and depictions of the figure. He produced mostly paintings. Famous Francis Bacon paintings include “Three Studies for a Crucifixion”, … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon Quotes on Art
Georgia O’Keeffe Quotes on Art
Georgia O'Keeffe was an American painter of abstracted floral forms and the arid landscapes of New Mexico. She is best known for her large abstract paintings and collages. She produced paintings, watercolors, prints, and works on paper. Famous Georgia O'Keeffe paintings include “Jimson Weed”, “Blue and Green Music”, “Ram's Head White Hollyhock and Little Hills”, “Red Canna”, … [Read more...] about Georgia O’Keeffe Quotes on Art
Lee Krasner Quotes on Art
Lee Krasner was an American abstract expressionist painter who was married to Jackson Pollock. She is best known for her large abstract paintings and collages. She produced paintings, collages, prints, and works on paper. Famous Lee Krasner paintings include “Imperative”, “Gold Stone”, “Polar Stampede”, “Number 3 (Untitled)”, and “Night Creatures”. Mini biography: Born … [Read more...] about Lee Krasner Quotes on Art
Brett Whiteley Biography
Famous Australian painter, draftsman and sculptor. Brett Whiteley was a prolific artist but he struggled with addiction which hindered his growth and cut his life short. He produced paintings, drawings, prints, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Here's some Brett Whiteley Quotes and Sayings. Popular Brett Whiteley paintings include “Untitled Red Painting”, “Self Portrait in the … [Read more...] about Brett Whiteley Biography
Henri Matisse Quotes on Art
Henri Matisse is a famous French artist who influenced many 20th century painters. He was part of the short lived Fauvist art movement where he pushed colors to their extremes. Matisse went on to produce works which could be expressive, bold, colorful, decorative, simplified, and sometimes almost completely abstract. He produced paintings, collages, sculpture, murals, prints, … [Read more...] about Henri Matisse Quotes on Art
Franz Kline Quotes on Art
Franz Kline was an American abstract painter linked to the abstract expressionist movement and the action painters. He is best known for his gestural black strokes of paint on white backgrounds which are almost calligraphic in nature. He produced paintings, collages, and works on paper. Famous Franz Kline paintings include “Shenandoah”, “Flanders”, “Green Cross”, “New York, … [Read more...] about Franz Kline Quotes on Art
Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Edgar Degas was a famous 19th century painter, draftsman and sculptor. He’s considered an Impressionist artist although he never thought of himself as one. Known for his wonderful draftsmanship, capturing movement and for his intimate interiors. He produced paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints. Famous Edgar Degas paintings or pastels include “A Cotton Office in New … [Read more...] about Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Damien Hirst is a popular British conceptual artist and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. He's one of the richest artists alive. His 2 day Sotheby's art auction of 218 works called "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" raised $198 million USD in 2008. He produces paintings, sculpture, installations, and prints. Famous Damien Hirst artworks include “Pharmacy”, … [Read more...] about Damien Hirst Quotes about Art