Category: Great Art & Artists
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What Type Of Artist Is Andy Warhol?
One of my favorite art movements is Pop Art. One of my favorite American artists is the iconic artist Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol is a Pop Artist and one of the Pop Art Movement’s significant figures. Andy Warhol’s artwork explored the relationship between what is known as the mass popular cultures of his day and…
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Who Is The Cambodian Artist Sopheap Pich?
Occasionally, you come across an artist living in a Third World country and producing truly world-class and noteworthy art. This is how I felt when I saw the natural materials-inspired artwork and sculptures of the Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich. Sopheap Pich was born in Battambang, Cambodia. After the bloody Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia ended,…
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Who Is the Japanese Woodblock Print Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi?
Recently, I have become very fascinated with the Japanese art style of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. When I look at these woodblock prints and many of the colors and designs used, I am fascinated by how many of these prints are on trend today. Utagawa Kuniyoshi is one of the great artists of this Japanese art…
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How Do You Identify A Japanese Artist’s Signature on Woodblock Prints?
In a Japanese woodblock print, it can be challenging to identify where the artist’s signature is on the print. This is because there are so many variations in where the signature can be located on a print. The signature on a Japanese woodblock print is the Japanese characters above or near the red artistic seal…
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Who Is The American Artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)?
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and also a major figure in the abstract art movement. He was widely known for his technique of pouring and splashing liquid household paints onto a canvas. Jackson Pollock is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant American abstract expressionist artists that ever lived. Others…
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40 Inspiring Quotes from the American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe
One of my all-time favorite artists is Georgia O’Keeffe. If you need a bit of inspiration about your art, life, or just general wisdom, Georgia O’Keeffe has it all for you. I find all her words very inspiring. Not only is Georgia O’Keeffe an amazing artist but she also has a lot of great things…
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40 Inspiring Quotes From the Artist Pablo Picasso
One of the most famous artists of all time is no doubt the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso was not only an amazing artist but he also left us as a legacy of his many quotations. The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso lived a very long life. During his lifetime he gave us many inspiring…
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Who Is The Swedish Artist Anders Zorn (1860-1920)?
Anders Leonard Zorn is one of Sweden’s more famous artists. He was a very prolific artist who left us with a great legacy of his art. Anders Zorn, born in Mora, Sweden, is one of Sweden’s most celebrated and essential artists. He gained international acclaim and success as a painter, sculptor, and etcher. He is…
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Who Is the American Artist Norman Rockwell (1894-1973)?
There is perhaps no other artist that says “America” than Norman Rockwell. For years his paintings were on the cover of magazines as the Saturday Evening Post magazine. Norman Rockwell is one of the most iconic American artists. His popular illustrations about daily life in America were on the front cover of the Saturday Evening…
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Who Was the Chinese Painter 八大山人 Bada Shanren (1626-1705)?
Bada Shanren is considered one of the best Chinese-style artists ever. He also has a fascinating story. Bada Shanren was born in 1626 as a Ming Dynasty Prince in Jiangxi Province, China. When the Ming Dynasty lost power, he hid for over 40 years at a Buddhist Monastery. When he left the monastery, he was…
