Category: Artists

  • Great Women Artists in the History of Art

    Table of Contents Introduction Findings of the Article Women Artists Today Concluding Thoughts References Introduction The question of why there have been no great women artists has been explored from multiple perspectives. While some begin giving examples of multiple women artists that have had some impact, others point the finger at the patriarchy and cite…

  • Artemisia Gentileschi as an Early Feminist Artist

    Table of Contents Introduction The Influences of Artemisia Gentileschis work Evaluation of the Work of Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi as an Early Feminist Conclusion References Introduction The world of art of the 16th or 17th century differed from the contemporary one and was characterized by absolute male domination. Only a few female artists managed to…

  • Pierre-Augustus Renoir: A Famous French Artist

    Introduction Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a famous French artist who was one of the major contributors to the Impressionist movement. The main focus of his art was to celebrate beauty in all its appearances, particularly as it was revealed in the female form. His life intersected with numerous other famous painters of the period,…

  • Banksy and Scott Wade: The Impromptu Artists

    Most official art aficionados do not consider graffiti to be a recognized form of art, but they are missing something important and energetic that is occurring among the populations of the world as some graffiti is definitely qualified art. A case in point is the graffiti art of an artist who goes by the name…

  • Post World War II Artist

    Table of Contents Introduction Brief background Achievements Conclusion Introduction Many artists have come a long way on making a name for themselves in the 20th century especially in the wake of the post World War II period. From sculptors to painter, fashion designers to drawing artists, many have come to a level of being renowned…

  • Henry Moore: Study of the Family Through the Prism of the Artists Works

    Table of Contents Henry Moore Madonna and Child (1943-44, LH 226) Mother and Child (1942-25, LH 26) Family Group (1948-49, LH 269) Works Cited Henry Moore During this study, we have analyzed various artists and their works. There is a significant relationship between artists and their works. Different factors influence the works of different artists.…

  • The Birth of Photography: Early Artists and Their Works

    To begin with, the popularization of photography coincided with a revolution in art as such. An illustrative example can be found in the works of Alexander Rodchenko. He was the true Revolutional artist: in 1925, he renounced easel painting as elitist, as a continuation of bourgeois tradition (Rodchenko 38). As Zervigón states, Rodchenko was among…

  • Famous Artists of the 18th Century: Jacques-Louis Davids Life

    Jacques-Louis David is one of the most famous artists of the 18th century, not only for his art but also for the participation in Frances revolutionary movement. He was born in Paris in 1748, and throughout his life, he was a supporter of neoclassicism, which was reflected in his work (McMullen). Davids artistic abilities were…

  • Miguel Cabrera: The Outstanding Mexican and Spanish Artist

    Table of Contents Introduction About the Artist About The Virgin of Guadalupe Influences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction One of the most notable individuals in the history of Mexican and Spanish art is Miguel Cabrera. Influenced by the evangelization of new Spanish territories in South and Central America, Cabrera produced the most famous paintings in the…

  • Artist Profession: Relationship to Drawing

    Table of Contents Michelangelo, The Painter John Taylor and Howling Wolf Ancient and Modern art Works Cited Michelangelo, The Painter It is often assumed that only a person who is very fond of art, in general, is engaged in the work of an artist. Part of this opinion is because drawing is often a hobby…