Paul Allen was a famous American businessman, philanthropist, billionaire and art collector. He is best known for being the co-founder of the software company Microsoft with Bill Gates. His art collection included paintings from artists like Gustav Klimt, Jasper Johns, Lucian Freud, Paul Gauguin, Alberto Giacometti, JMW Turner, and Claude Monet. Mini biography: Born Paul … [Read more...] about Paul Allen Quotes
Died at 65
George Grosz Quotes about Art
George Grosz was a famous German painter and printmaker associated with Dada, the Expressionists and the Neue Sachlichkeit or New Objectivity art movements. He is best known for his graphic depictions of depravity and filth. Famous George Grosz artworks include “Eclipse of the Sun", “The Funeral”, "Germany: a Winter's Tale", "Cain, or Hitler in Hell", "Metropolis", "Lower … [Read more...] about George Grosz Quotes about Art
Eugène Delacroix Quotes about Art
Eugène Delacroix was a famous French painter, muralist and printmaker associated with the French Romantic art movement. He is best known for his large, dramatic scenes where color and movement were emphasized. Famous Eugène Delacroix artworks include “The Death of Sardanapalus", “Horse Frightened by a Storm”, "Liberty Leading the People", "Christ on the Sea of Galilee", "The … [Read more...] about Eugène Delacroix Quotes about Art
Ferdinand Hodler Quotes about Art
Ferdinand Hodler was a famous Swiss painter associated with symbolism and what he called parallelism. He is best known for his patriotic scenes, landscapes and for designing the 50 Swiss franc bank note and the 100 franc note first printed in 1911. Famous Ferdinand Hodler artworks include “Portrait of Baronin Maria von Bach", “The Chosen One”, "Spring", "Woodcutter", "The Road … [Read more...] about Ferdinand Hodler Quotes about Art
Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)
Francis Bacon was a famous English philosopher, essayist, and statesman, also referred to as The 1st Viscount St Alban or Lord Verulam. See Francis Bacon the Artist here. He is best known for his contribution to the philosophy of empiricism and acquiring knowledge through observation and experience. Famous Francis Bacon publications include “Essays, or Counsels Civil and … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)