Category: Great Art & Artists
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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…
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Why Paintings Like Rothko’s No. 6 (Violet, Green, & Red) Are Expensive
Mark Rothko has many paintings that are considered to be extremely valuable. When many people look at his simple paintings, they wonder why these paintings fetch so much money. Mark Rothko’s No 6 (Violet, Green, and Red – 1951) was sold in 2014 for 140,000.000 Euro or over 184,000,000 USD. A considerable amount for any…
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Why Is Willem De Kooning’s “Interchange” The Most Expensive Painting?
Willem de Kooning’s paintings continue to go for record numbers of dollars. He shows us that even in death, he is a critical Abstract Expressionism artist. Willem de Kooning was one of the founders of abstract expressionism. His paintings sell for record amounts of dollars along with those of other abstract expressionism artists such as…
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About Homage To Matisse (1954) By Mark Rothko
Mark Rothko was one of the most influential abstract expressionism artists who ever lived. He was known to be creative and to event new and exciting art techniques. One painting Mark Rothko painted in 1954 is called Homage To Matisse. This painting is labeled differently than his other paintings, which are usually labeled with numbers…
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How Much Is The Jackson Pollock Painting Worth In The Movie “The Accountant”?
If you watched the 2016 movie The Accountant, one thing that will stand out to you is all the famous paintings in the movie. In particular, the film shows one of Jackson Pollock’s paintings, Free Form (1946). We do not know precisely how much the Jackson Pollock Free Form painting is worth, but we know…
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What Makes Jackson Pollock’s Art So Valuable?
Jackson Pollock’s art continues to rise in value and importance. Today many of his pieces sold at auction go for millions of dollars. Jackson Pollock was a brilliant and creative artist who was not afraid to try new techniques with art. He is known for being a founder of Abstract Expressionism and the gestural technique,…