Articles related to "20th Century Artist"

Self-portraits by French and German artists from the early 20th century feature the modernist sensibility of discontent with traditional European art.

Early 20th-century expressionist artist Bratby and mixed-media artist Tàpies added components of writing to their repertoires.

Known for his haunting landscapes and unusual glimpses into American lives, Edward Hopper's work also chronicled bygone scenes.

How well do you know this 20th-century German, Austrian, or Spanish artist who died in WWI, died in the Spanish flu outbreak, or was obsessed with scenes from his youth?

In the early 1920s, Georgia O'Keeffe's long, hot, crowded upstate New York summers with the Stieglitz clan prompted her to turn an old shack into a creative retreat.

Francis Bacon was born in 1909 and died in 1992. His paintings use shocking colours and ravaged textures to evoke the underside of a self-threatened humanity.

A brief look at the artwork of Pittsburgh native and New York City transplant Andy Warhol. What is the artistic significance of his work?

The optical illusions of MC Escher were inspired in part by a visit to a Spanish palace in Granada.

This abstract artist is today best-known for his dramatic Vorticist design that shows his commentary on industrialism and modern life.

Artist and teacher Umberto Romano's work mirrored his versatility, passion and compassion.

Grace Nikae is a world-class classical pianist. She is also a blogger and photographer who brings together fans in a community of music and arts loving.

The attractive thatched Norman church of St Mary's at Thornham Parva near Eye in Suffolk, UK is a jewel well worth a visit.

A fall foliage trip through the Berkshires in New England provide a view of autumn leaves and art museums as a destination - Clark Institute, MASS MoCA, Williams College.

Encaustic is an material that artists have been using since ancient times and is currently becoming a more popular mode of creating art again.

Intimate and often pensive, a still life evokes the allure of physical objects. Many stylistic movements, from realist to abstract, have produced masterful still lifes.

This show features Peyton's intense, vividly coloured, intimate portraits of 19th Century heroes and iconic figures from the world of art, music, fashion and literature.

Kokoschka students give an insight into Oskar Kokoschka, the teacher, in his School of Seeing in 1950s and 1960s Salzburg.

Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.

The King's Road, between Turku and Helsinki is one of Scandinavia's most historic routes; continue on to Porvoo to find works of groundbreaking Art Nouveauartists.

Alex Ross sweeps through 100 years of music, history and culture, offering a solid foundation in music of the last millennium, but failing to support his theories.

Whitechapel Art Gallery is offering several new exhibitions which feature work by Elizabeth Peyton, David Bomberg, Jacob Epstein, Isaac Rosenberg and others.

The café as a meeting place, den of evil, absinthe wonderland or political hotbed in works by Jean Beraud, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Viktor Oliva and Gabriel Deluc.

Though born in the 1400s, Dutch painter Hieronymous Bosch mastered unique styles that have been compared to surrealism Spanish artist Salvador Dali and modern art.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Eric Larson (September 3, 1905 - October 25, 1988).

See if you can answer these questions about these two abstract, pop artists from the 20th century.

It didn't take Golden Globes winner Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona to make the capital of Catalonia a top travel destination - 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites already did that.

Bendigo is a country town that has reinvented itself, with modern, vibrant eateries, unique shopping experiences and one of the best art galleries in regional Australia.

Sculptures, paintings and drawings by major Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) reveal not only the breadth of his art but the role of Geneva in his life.

Tanjore paintings are the cynosure of all eyes, adding beauty and richness; they are much sought after as souvenirs, or to decorate the walls, or as collectors' items.