What makes a great portrait artist is more than just painting a good likeness of the model, it is in fact capturing the essence of what makes a person ‘that’ person. Portraiture throughout history has been practices by all of the great masters. From the as far back as the Egyptian pharaohs through to the … Read more
Diego Rivera, now thought to be one of the leading artists of the 20th century, was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1886. Rivera was a Mexican artist and a Muralist who sort to make art that reflected the lives of the working class and the native Mexican people. Diego Rivera Biography Diego Rivera’s passion for … Read more
Born in 1907 in Mexico, Frida Kahlo has become very popular today and is arguably the most famous Mexican artists to have ever lived. Kahlo was born to a Wilhelm, a German photographer who had immigrated to Mexico and married her mother, Matilde. Frida Kahlo was enrolled at the renowned National Preparatory School, where she … Read more
Andy Warhol made a name for himself as a recognized pop art artist in the early 1960s when he began focusing on paintings and his own method of silkscreen prints of brand name foods and celebrities. He became one of the 20th century’s best-known modern artists for the pop art and commercial beginnings to his work … Read more
Jackson Pollock grew to prominence as one of the leading American artists of the 20th century. To the general public his most know for his large drip paintings canvases that pushed the boundaries of abstract expressionism. Like most abstract painters Pollock’s work challenges the viewer in ways never before seen in the art world. Jackson … Read more
Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest Spanish artists of the 20th century who was famous for being one of the leading artists in the formation of the cubist movement. He was also a famous sculptor, ceramist, print-maker and stage designer. He was a significant influencer due to his innovative style. His work matured from … Read more
Juan Gris was one of the leading Spanish painters, illustrators and sculptors of his time. He worked the majority of his professional life in France. His is of particular note as one of the leading cubist artists early in his career along with fellow Spaniard Pablo Picasso. Juan Gris Biography Gris was born as the 13th … Read more
Joan Miro was a Spanish artist who combined Surrealist fantasy with abstract art. His unique and mature style evolved from the tension between his imagination, vision of modern life’s harshness, and poetic impulse. He also worked mainly on Lithography and created several tapestries, Murals, and sculptures for public spaces. His highly personalized visual language originated … Read more
Salvador Dali is one of the most celebrated artists of his time. Salvador Felipe Jacinto Dali y Domenech, as he is known as in full, was born on 11th May 1904 in Spain. Probably the most famous of the surrealist artists he famous for his explorations of conscious imagery, which has made him a Surrealist … Read more
It is only in the last two to three hundred years that landscape artists would find favor in the art world. Prior to this the majority of paintings would have been either highly religious, historical or portraits of the rich and powerful. Capturing everyday scenes in the countryside was considered low-brow by many art critics. … Read more