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  • Who Did Rembrandt Study Under?

    Who Did Rembrandt Study Under?

    Rembrandt is one of the most famous Dutch artists to have ever lived. Most people have heard about him and his name. Rembrandt is known to have studied under two leading art masters. The first was Jacob van Swanenburgh, and the second was Pieter Lastman. He could also spend a few months studying under Jakob…

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  • Was Vincent Van Gogh In Poverty?

    Was Vincent Van Gogh In Poverty?

    During his lifetime Vincent van Gogh would not have been considered a successful artist. He sold very few paintings and was at the mercy of others to help support him and his artwork. Vincent van Gogh was poor, needy, and did not have money. But he was not in dire poverty because he had the…

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  • What Is Abstract Expressionism? 

    What Is Abstract Expressionism? 

    Abstract Expressionism continues to be a modern art movement. Many Abstract Expressionism paintings continue to sell for a record number of dollars. Abstract Expressionism is a term applied to the art developed by American painters in the 1940s and 50s. It is associated with the New York School art movement, which signified a change in…

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  • In What Way Does Abstract Expressionism Actually Work?

    In What Way Does Abstract Expressionism Actually Work?

    Many people look at Abstract Expressionism and wonder if it is art. Others think a five-year-old painted it, or they wonder how Abstract Expressionism works. Abstract Expressionism was an art movement that started in the 1940s and 50s in New York City. It was an art movement that would change the world forever and how…

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  • Clyfford Still Museum In Denver, All About

    Clyfford Still Museum In Denver, All About

    We cannot discuss Clyfford Still and his artwork without mentioning the Clifford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado. This museum is dedicated to Clyfford Still and his artwork. The best place in the world to see and get inspired by Clyfford Stills and his artwork is the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado. The museum has…

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  • Clyfford Still, Color Field Painting, And Abstract Expressionism

    Clyfford Still, Color Field Painting, And Abstract Expressionism

    Clyfford Still is one of the greatest American Abstract Expressionism Color Field painters. He is considered one of the essential Abstract Expressionism painters to ever lived. Clyfford Still is an Abstract Expressionism artist who is known as a color field Abstract Expressionism artist. He is best known for his colorful yet jagged-edged paintings that are…

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  • Clyfford Still – Untitled And Other Famous Paintings Explained

    Clyfford Still – Untitled And Other Famous Paintings Explained

    Clyfford Still was one of the first Abstract Expressionism artists. He is one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. Clyfford Still has some works of art that continue to be famous or well known. Most of his artwork is shown at the Clifford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado, but some other…

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  • The Life And Art Of Clyfford Still – Abstract Expressionism

    The Life And Art Of Clyfford Still – Abstract Expressionism

    Clyfford Still is one of the most misunderstood American artists. Yet he is also one of the most important 20th Century Artists. Clyfford Still is considered one of the greatest abstract expressionist artists. But like many other abstract expressionist artists, many do not know much about his life or artwork. He did not sell many…

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  • Patti Garske Still (1920 – 2005) Wife and Woman Behind The Artist Clyfford Still

    Patti Garske Still (1920 – 2005) Wife and Woman Behind The Artist Clyfford Still

    They say behind every great man is a great woman. Many artists had a great wife or partner, helping them along the way. Patricia Garske Still, or Patti, was the Abstract Expressionism painter Clyfford Still’s second wife. Instead of pursuing her art career, she devoted her life to her husband Clyfford Still and his art…

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