Articles related to "American Painters"
American Painter Elaine Fried de Kooning
Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.
elaine de kooning • willem de kooning • abstract expressionist painters • abstract expressionism • women artists
Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.
elaine de kooning • willem de kooning • abstract expressionist painters • abstract expressionism • women artists
Artist Henry Ossawa Tanner
Henry Ossawa Tanner was the most successful African-American painter of his era and helped to open channels of acceptance and opportunity for those who followed.
henry ossawa tanner • african-american artists • thomas eakins • benjamin tucker tanner • john brown
Henry Ossawa Tanner was the most successful African-American painter of his era and helped to open channels of acceptance and opportunity for those who followed.
henry ossawa tanner • african-american artists • thomas eakins • benjamin tucker tanner • john brown
American Artist Alice Neel
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision.
alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
American Artist Georgia O'Keeffe
Brief biography of the world-famous painter, known for her large floral portraits and boldly spare landscapes painted in the southwestern desert.
georgia o'keeffe • biography • american artists • alfred stieglitz • american painters
Brief biography of the world-famous painter, known for her large floral portraits and boldly spare landscapes painted in the southwestern desert.
georgia o'keeffe • biography • american artists • alfred stieglitz • american painters
Artist Edward Hopper
Hopper's spare, smoothly detailed works portray a sense of both beauty and isolation in the American landscape.
edward hopper • robert henri • ash can school • nighthawks • american painters
Hopper's spare, smoothly detailed works portray a sense of both beauty and isolation in the American landscape.
edward hopper • robert henri • ash can school • nighthawks • american painters
Becoming Georgia O'Keeffe
A glimpse into the student days and formative experiences that would make O'Keeffe an artistic icon.
georgia o'keeffe • american women artists • anita pollitzer • william merritt chase • a woman on paper
A glimpse into the student days and formative experiences that would make O'Keeffe an artistic icon.
georgia o'keeffe • american women artists • anita pollitzer • william merritt chase • a woman on paper
John Kane
Although Kane was born in Scotland, he began to paint in the United States and was the first American folk artist to be exhibited by major museums.
john kane • american folk artists • american painters • pennsylvania artists • pittsburgh artists
Although Kane was born in Scotland, he began to paint in the United States and was the first American folk artist to be exhibited by major museums.
john kane • american folk artists • american painters • pennsylvania artists • pittsburgh artists
Samuel Morse (1791 – 1872)
Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.
samuel morse • samuel morse american painter • samuel morse and inventor • single wire telegraph • morse code
Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.
samuel morse • samuel morse american painter • samuel morse and inventor • single wire telegraph • morse code
The Art of Charles Willson Peale
Charles Willson Peale painted some of the most memorable portraits in American history during the period surrounding the revolution, and spawned a family of artists.
charles wilson peale • learning to draw • american revolution • famous american portraits • rembrandt peale
Charles Willson Peale painted some of the most memorable portraits in American history during the period surrounding the revolution, and spawned a family of artists.
charles wilson peale • learning to draw • american revolution • famous american portraits • rembrandt peale
American Artist Charles Demuth
Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent.
charles demuth • william carlos williams • marsden hartley • arthur dove • alfred stieglitz
Expert painter and watercolorist, Demuth's variety of styles and subjects show his complexity and talent.
charles demuth • william carlos williams • marsden hartley • arthur dove • alfred stieglitz
American Artist Charles Sheeler
Sheeler's paintings and photographs display a clean, sharp style that would come to be called Precisionism.
charles sheeler • american painters • william merritt chase • cubism • walt whitman
Sheeler's paintings and photographs display a clean, sharp style that would come to be called Precisionism.
charles sheeler • american painters • william merritt chase • cubism • walt whitman
American Artist Willard Metcalf
Known best for his beautiful landscapes and portraits of New England, Metcalf was part of the early 20th century American Impressionist group known as The Ten.
willard metcalf • american painters • american impressionists • claude monet • john twachtman
Known best for his beautiful landscapes and portraits of New England, Metcalf was part of the early 20th century American Impressionist group known as The Ten.
willard metcalf • american painters • american impressionists • claude monet • john twachtman
Arthur Dove
Painter and collage artist Arthur Dove is noted for being the one of the first Americans to create an abstract expressionist style.
arthur dove • american painters • abstract expressionism • henri matisse • the fauves
Painter and collage artist Arthur Dove is noted for being the one of the first Americans to create an abstract expressionist style.
arthur dove • american painters • abstract expressionism • henri matisse • the fauves
Artist George Wesley Bellows
Bellows' talent was boosted by an intense vitality and curiosity towards life. Well-known for his boxing-related work, he also excelled at landscapes and portaits.
george wesley bellows • robert henri • american artists • american painters • ash can school
Bellows' talent was boosted by an intense vitality and curiosity towards life. Well-known for his boxing-related work, he also excelled at landscapes and portaits.
george wesley bellows • robert henri • american artists • american painters • ash can school
Artist Grant Wood
Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.
grant wood • american gothic • american painters • thomas hart benton • john steuart curry
Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.
grant wood • american gothic • american painters • thomas hart benton • john steuart curry
Fall Colors and Scenes in Modern Art
The changing colors and many facets of fall have always made it an inspiring season for artists.
camille pissarro • gustav klimt • willard metcalf • robert frost • georgia o'keeffe
The changing colors and many facets of fall have always made it an inspiring season for artists.
camille pissarro • gustav klimt • willard metcalf • robert frost • georgia o'keeffe
How to Prepare and Paint a Painting
Artist John Hull explains the 12 step process to painting a painting. Artists of all skill levels, beginning or advanced, may benefit from this studio practice.
john hull • how to paint • painting process • 12 step painting process • contemporary artist
Artist John Hull explains the 12 step process to painting a painting. Artists of all skill levels, beginning or advanced, may benefit from this studio practice.
john hull • how to paint • painting process • 12 step painting process • contemporary artist
Robert Henri
Henri was an influential teacher of such students as artist Edward Hopper and a founding member of The Ash Can School of painting.
robert henri • the ash can school • the eight painters • john sloan • ashcan school
Henri was an influential teacher of such students as artist Edward Hopper and a founding member of The Ash Can School of painting.
robert henri • the ash can school • the eight painters • john sloan • ashcan school
Abstract-Expressionism
In the mid 20th century during and after WWII, America and other nations explored a new art freedom that gave rise to a new technique called "Abstract-Expressionism".
abstract-expressionism • jackson pollock • action painter • jack the dripper • one that broke the ice
In the mid 20th century during and after WWII, America and other nations explored a new art freedom that gave rise to a new technique called "Abstract-Expressionism".
abstract-expressionism • jackson pollock • action painter • jack the dripper • one that broke the ice
Alfred Stieglitz – The Eloquent Eye
The Eloquent Eye is a documentary film about Alfred Stieglitz, the photographer and art gallery owner who profoundly influenced the history of art.
alfred stieglitz • famous american photographer • georgia okeefe • eloquent eye • documentary film about artist
The Eloquent Eye is a documentary film about Alfred Stieglitz, the photographer and art gallery owner who profoundly influenced the history of art.
alfred stieglitz • famous american photographer • georgia okeefe • eloquent eye • documentary film about artist
Explore London - Historic Covent Garden
Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.
london covent garden • covent garden opera house • royal opera house london • covent garden fruit and vegetable market • nell gwyn
Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.
london covent garden • covent garden opera house • royal opera house london • covent garden fruit and vegetable market • nell gwyn
Giverny
Giverny, located about 45 miles northwest of Paris, is a quaint French village, best known as the home of Impressionist painter, Claude Monet.
giverny • france travel • monet's home • normandy attractions • day trips from paris
Giverny, located about 45 miles northwest of Paris, is a quaint French village, best known as the home of Impressionist painter, Claude Monet.
giverny • france travel • monet's home • normandy attractions • day trips from paris
Mary Brickell Village - Miami
One of the founders of Miami, Mary Brickell, was honoured with a welcoming small shopping mall. A visit makes for an unusual experience.
mary brickell village • small malls in miami • history of mary brickell • julia tuttle • restaurants and art in brickell village
One of the founders of Miami, Mary Brickell, was honoured with a welcoming small shopping mall. A visit makes for an unusual experience.
mary brickell village • small malls in miami • history of mary brickell • julia tuttle • restaurants and art in brickell village
Oil Painting During Times of Tragedy
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington yesterday, it becomes an artist's second nature to use painting as an outlet. Emotions of grief, anxiety, and loss associated with such a horrific tragedy are similar to those felt in times of war. I invite all oil painters to submit their paintings, using the procedure outlined in the bulletin on the front page of Oil Painting at Suite 101, that expresses the angst being felt by people all over America.
tragedy • oil • painting • history • art
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington yesterday, it becomes an artist's second nature to use painting as an outlet. Emotions of grief, anxiety, and loss associated with such a horrific tragedy are similar to those felt in times of war. I invite all oil painters to submit their paintings, using the procedure outlined in the bulletin on the front page of Oil Painting at Suite 101, that expresses the angst being felt by people all over America.
tragedy • oil • painting • history • art
A Modern Art Party Idea for Teens
If it's time for a teen party, try this art-filled idea full of art history, food and music to inspire and excite the crowd. Art class was never this much fun!
a modern art party idea for teens • host a pollock painting party for teens • a fun-filled event with art-music-food • who was jackson pollock • the pollock canvas
If it's time for a teen party, try this art-filled idea full of art history, food and music to inspire and excite the crowd. Art class was never this much fun!
a modern art party idea for teens • host a pollock painting party for teens • a fun-filled event with art-music-food • who was jackson pollock • the pollock canvas
Archibald Motley
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Motley's detailed and vibrant works depict 20th century black culture, history, and nightlife, particularly scenes of Chicago.
archibald motley • african-american artists • george wesley bellows • the jazz age • henry ossawa tanner
Artist Jane Peterson
Determined and adventurous Jane Peterson made great strides in the world of art.
jane peterson • american artists • georgia o'keeffe • john singer sargent • arthur wesley dow
Determined and adventurous Jane Peterson made great strides in the world of art.
jane peterson • american artists • georgia o'keeffe • john singer sargent • arthur wesley dow
Artists Portray Themselves
These self-portraits by American and European artists from the 17th and 18th centuries feature realism and show artists in various roles.
self-portrait • anthony van dyck • francisco de zurbaran • rembrandt self-portrait • charles willson peale
These self-portraits by American and European artists from the 17th and 18th centuries feature realism and show artists in various roles.
self-portrait • anthony van dyck • francisco de zurbaran • rembrandt self-portrait • charles willson peale
Cézanne and Beyond at the Philadelphia Museum of
The exhibit demonstrates why Cézanne is widely recognized as the father of modern art, the key transition between narrative representation and abstraction.
the father of modern art • impressionism influence • picasso and matisse • perspective and modern art • context and abstraction
The exhibit demonstrates why Cézanne is widely recognized as the father of modern art, the key transition between narrative representation and abstraction.
the father of modern art • impressionism influence • picasso and matisse • perspective and modern art • context and abstraction
Claude Monet and the Gardens of Giverny
Claude Monet was one of the great French impressionists who drew inspiration for some of his most famous paintings from the gardens of his home at Giverny in France.
claude monet and the gardens of giverny • giverny gardens • the design of the gardens of giverny • plants and flowers in the giverny gardens • monet paintings inspired by the plants flowers and
Claude Monet was one of the great French impressionists who drew inspiration for some of his most famous paintings from the gardens of his home at Giverny in France.
claude monet and the gardens of giverny • giverny gardens • the design of the gardens of giverny • plants and flowers in the giverny gardens • monet paintings inspired by the plants flowers and
French Impressionist Gardens
Painters Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and Gustave Caillebotte depicted many beautiful elements of nature in their works, and they were also avid gardners.
claude monet • edouard manet • gustave caillebotte • french impressionists • giverny
Painters Claude Monet, Edouard Manet and Gustave Caillebotte depicted many beautiful elements of nature in their works, and they were also avid gardners.
claude monet • edouard manet • gustave caillebotte • french impressionists • giverny
Sacred Smoke
The use of tobacco among the southwestern Plains tribes is an integral part social, religious, and medicinal rights.
tobacco • mandan uses of • crow uses of • sacred seed • tobacco planting ceremony
The use of tobacco among the southwestern Plains tribes is an integral part social, religious, and medicinal rights.
tobacco • mandan uses of • crow uses of • sacred seed • tobacco planting ceremony
Sir William Orpen
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
william orpen • irish artists • portrait artists • john singer sargent • augustus john
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
william orpen • irish artists • portrait artists • john singer sargent • augustus john
The Quotable Gardener
Review of "The Quotable Gardener"
the quotable gardener • garden quotes • gardening quotes book • quotes book
Review of "The Quotable Gardener"
the quotable gardener • garden quotes • gardening quotes book • quotes book
Three Women Artists Who Rocked Art History
While men seem to be the focus of art history there are many women artists who are equally as important including Mary Cassatt, Imogen Cunningham and Georgia OKeeffe.
women in art history • georgia okeeffe • imogen cunningham • mary cassatt • female artists
While men seem to be the focus of art history there are many women artists who are equally as important including Mary Cassatt, Imogen Cunningham and Georgia OKeeffe.
women in art history • georgia okeeffe • imogen cunningham • mary cassatt • female artists
Fall Foliage Trip New York State
Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.
fall foliage ny • autumn leaves at peak • trip by train upstate new york • weekend trip in fall • albany in upstate ny
Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.
fall foliage ny • autumn leaves at peak • trip by train upstate new york • weekend trip in fall • albany in upstate ny
Overcoming Obstacles in Late Nineteenth-Century France: Part II, Mary Cassatt
Marry Cassatt's beating the odds of 19th-century patriarchy and offering visual critiques of it in her work.
mary cassatt • impressionism • 19th century art • female painters • female artists
Marry Cassatt's beating the odds of 19th-century patriarchy and offering visual critiques of it in her work.
mary cassatt • impressionism • 19th century art • female painters • female artists
William Merritt Chase - More than a Painter of Fish
William Merritt Chase, great American artist and teacher of art, should be remembered as more than a painter of fish.
william merritt chase • artist • art teacher • american impressionism • impressionist
William Merritt Chase, great American artist and teacher of art, should be remembered as more than a painter of fish.
william merritt chase • artist • art teacher • american impressionism • impressionist
Two Different Views of War: Elizabeth Thompson (a.k.a. Lady Butler) and Anna Lea Merritt
The different ways in which Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler) and her contemporary Anna Lea Merritt represented the subject of war.
lady butler • elizabeth thompson • anna lea merritt • war
The different ways in which Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler) and her contemporary Anna Lea Merritt represented the subject of war.
lady butler • elizabeth thompson • anna lea merritt • war
Great Summer Research
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the current popular books in children's literature. American Library Association List included.
writing for children • kiddie lit • reading list
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the current popular books in children's literature. American Library Association List included.
writing for children • kiddie lit • reading list
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