Henri Émile Benoît Matisse (December 31, 1869 – November 3, 1954) was a French artist recognized for his use of color as well as his fluid and unique draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, printer, and sculptor, but he is best known as a painter. Matisse, along with Pablo Picasso, is widely considered as one of … Read more
Michelangelo Merisi or Amerighi, often known as ‘Caravaggio,’ was a well-known European artist who is perhaps the most renowned Baroque painter who ever lived. His paintings are characterized by a strong contrast between light and shadow, which became a hallmark of Baroque painting. He was born in Milan in 1571, but his family relocated to … Read more
Diego Rivera was a well-known Mexican painter who lived from December 8, 1886 to November 24, 1957. His enormous frescoes aided in the development of the mural movement in Mexican and worldwide art. Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera produced murals in Mexico City, Chapingo, and Cuernavaca, as well as San Francisco, Detroit, and New York … Read more
Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist, filmmaker, and producer. He was a pioneer of the pop art movement. His works cover a number of mediums, including painting, silk-screening, photography, video, and sculpture, and examine the link between creative expression, advertising, and celebrity culture that blossomed in the 1960s. … Read more
Rembrandt van Rijn, commonly known as ‘Rembrandt,’ was a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century and is considered to be one of the most famous artists in history. He painted with a feeling of realism that would come to be considered nearly synonymous with the Baroque era in which he lived and worked. … Read more
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dali I Domènech (11 May 1904 – 23 January 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his technical competence, accurate draftsmanship, and his work’s startling and unusual visuals. Dali was born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain, and had his official art education in Madrid. From an early age, he was influenced … Read more
Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays throughout the world. It has slightly evolved throughout the years as certain cultures change, but the overall purpose and theme has remained intact. This holiday has been one that Christians have observed for many centuries and it was widely popular even before the Italian Renaissance era. Artists … Read more
The Christian religion has long been tied to art movements that have taken place in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere. Since the Italian Renaissance, artists have used their skills to portray various elements and themes related to the Christmas holiday that occurs in late December. While certain cultures have changed the ways they celebrate … Read more
Cattle have long been a part of human history throughout much of the known world. A cave painting from up to 40,000 years ago still stands in Borneo and represents depictions of humans and cattle that many historians point to as the earliest form of figurative artwork in history. In fact, there are many other … Read more
Centuries ago, paintings were one of the few ways that artists could convey visual messages and images to their viewers. Throughout history, there have been a litany of different works that focused on various themes from life and death to love, nature, and many other facets of human life. Some painters produced works that touched … Read more