Category: Great Art & Artists
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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
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
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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Paul McCartney And Willem de Kooning’s Relationship And Art
There was an unlikely relationship between the Beatles singer and songwriter Paul McCartney and the Abstract Expressionism artist Willem de Kooning. Willem de Kooning and Paul McCartney met in the 1970s and formed an unlikely friendship; at that time, Kooning was in his 70s. The unique part of this friendship is that de Kooning inspired…
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What Was The Reason For Van Gogh’s Sadness?
We may truly never understand what makes another person sad. But with Vincent van Gogh, we know he had a mental illness, loneliness, depression, and sadness. Vincent van Gogh’s last words were, “The sadness would last forever.” He was known to have bouts of depression and anxiety, and even so, he showed some symptoms of…
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Difference Between Jackson Pollock & Willem de Kooning
Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are both two major abstract expressionism artists. They are both credited with starting the abstract expressionism movement. Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning used different painting techniques and subject matters. Pollock used action painting or what is known as drip painting. Willem de Kooning was fascinated by the female…
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Willem de Kooning & Mark Rothko – Differences & Similarities
Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko are two great American artists. They are both Abstract Expressionism artists. Mart Rothko and Willem de Kooning are essential abstract expressionism art movement artists. Even though they were in the same art movement, their art is quite different, yet it has some similarities. They used color and layering in…
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Why Are Mark Rothko’s Paintings Considered Special?
Whenever you speak about an influential American artist, the name Mark Rothko always comes up. Mark Rothko is a very important American artist. Mark Rothko’s paintings are remarkable because they are original works of art. He is one of the founders of the abstract expressionism movement and color field painting. But more than that, he…
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The Last Painting Created By Mark Rothko Before His Death
Mark Rothko was one of the most important painters in the 20th century. But like many great painters, he died in a tragic matter by suicide in 1970. His final painting, a bright red painting called Untitled, 1970 many feel symbolizes blood, particularly his blood as he died from an overdose and slashed his wrists;…
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What Makes Mark Rothko’s Paintings So Valuable?
Mark Rothko’s paintings are simple yet complex paintings that continue to fetch high value and record prices worldwide at auctions. The appeal of his art continues to draw in art collectors from across the globe. Mark Rothko’s paintings are valuable and in high demand; they continue to fetch record prices around the globe. At first…