Woody Guthrie Woody Guthrie, Legendary Songwriter and Folk Singerthoughtco.com - Robert McNamara Troubadour of the Common People Wrote Classic Songs During Depression Woody Guthrie was an American songwriter and folk singer whose songs about …
Gris Juan Gris, Spanish Cubist Painterthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Juan Gris (1887-1927) was a Spanish painter who lived and worked in Paris, France, for most of his adult life. He was one of the most significant …
University of Iowa Life and Work of Grant Wood, Painter of American Gothicthoughtco.com - by Bill Lamb Grant Wood (1891 -1942) is one of the best-known and most revered American artists of the 20th century. His "American Gothic" painting is iconic. …
Culture Biography of Henri Rousseau, Self-Taught Post-Impressionistthoughtco.com - Amanda Prahl Henri Rousseau (May 21, 1844 – September 2, 1910) was a French painter in the post-impressionist era. He started painting late in life and was …
American Revolution Thomas Cole, Painter of Majestic American Landscapesthoughtco.com - Robert McNamara Thomas Cole was the British-born artist who became known for his paintings of American landscapes. He is considered the founder of the Hudson River …
African-American News Life and Work of Aaron Douglas, Harlem Renaissance Painter and Leaderthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Aaron Douglas (1899-1979) was one of the pioneers of the development of African American art. He was a significant member of the Harlem Renaissance …
Life and Work of Impressionist Painter Alfred Sisleythoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Alfred Sisley (October 30, 1839 - January 29, 1899) was a French impressionist painter who straddled British and French national identification. …
Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, 20th-Century Design Pioneerthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (born Laszlo Weisz; July 20, 1895 - November 24, 1946) was a Hungarian-American artist, theorist, and educator who strongly …
Life and Work of English Landscape Painter William Turnerthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb William Turner (April 23, 1775 - December 19, 1851) is known for his expressive, romantic landscape paintings that often show the power of nature …
Ad Reinhardt, American Abstract Expressionist Painterthoughtco.com - by Bill Lamb Ad Reinhardt (December 24, 1913 - August 30, 1967) was an American abstract expressionist artist who sought to create what he called, "absolute …
Collage Biography of Joseph Cornell, Creator of Surrealist Shadow Boxesthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Joseph Cornell was an American artist known for his creation of collages and shadow boxes featuring found objects, from marbles to photos of movie …
Bruce Lee The Best Martial Arts Movies and Actorsthoughtco.com - Christopher McKittrick A martial arts movie is a style of action film that features martial arts combat as a central part of the narrative. While on-screen action has been …
Pete Seeger, Legendary Folk Singer and Activistthoughtco.com - Robert McNamara Pete Seeger was an American folksinger and political activist who became a prominent voice for social justice, often performing at rallies for civil …
Painting Sigmar Polke, German Pop Artist and Photographerthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Sigmar Polke (February 13, 1941—June 10, 2010) was a German painter and photographer. He created the Capitalist Realist movement with fellow German …
Hamlet The Life and Work of Sir Laurence Olivierthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Sir Laurence Olivier (May 22, 1907—July 11, 1989) ranks as one of the top British actors of the 20th century. He is particularly well-remembered for …
West Virginia The Life and Tragic Death of Patsy Cline, Legendary Country Music Starthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932—March 5, 1963) was a country singer who crossed over to become a pop star with her …
Rudolph Valentino: Iconic "Latin Lover" Became Hollywood Activistthoughtco.com - by Christopher McKittrick One of Hollywood's most legendary silent era stars, Rudolph Valentino, was also a significant industry trailblazer. Born Rodolfo Alfonso Rafaello …
Georg Baselitz, Creator of Upside-Down Artthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Georg Baselitz (born January 23, 1938) is a Neo-Expressionist German artist best known for painting and exhibiting many of his works upside down. The …
Hanover Biography of Kurt Schwitters, German Collage Artistthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Kurt Schwitters (June 20, 1887 - January 8, 1948) was a German collage artist who anticipated many later movements in modernist art, including the …
Biography of Richard Hamilton, English Pop Art Pioneerthoughtco.com - Bill Lamb Richard William Hamilton (February 24, 1922 - September 13, 2011) was an English painter and collage artist best-known as the father of the Pop Art …
Directors Guild of America: History, Awards, Credit Systemthoughtco.com - Christopher McKittrick A History of the Organization Representing Film and TV Directors The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is a labor union whose essential purpose is to …
5 Female Artists of Surrealismthoughtco.com - Hall W. Rockefeller Founded in 1924 by writer and poet André Breton, the Surrealist group was comprised of artists whom Breton had handpicked. However, the movement's …
The Three Stooges: Cast and History of America's Favorite Comedy Triothoughtco.com - Christopher McKittrick Curly, Larry, Moe... and Shemp, Joe, and Curly Joe, too! Cinema has featured dozens of popular comedy teams over the last hundred years, but none have …
The Meaning and Impact of Linda Nochlin's Feminist Art Criticismthoughtco.com - by Hall W. Rockefeller Linda Nochlin was a renowned art critic, historian, writer, and researcher. Through her writing and academic work, Nochlin became an icon of the …
Fernando Botero: "The Most Colombian of Colombian Artists"thoughtco.com - Patti Wigington Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero is known for the exaggerated proportions of his subjects. Using big, round images as both humor and …
30 Hilarious Art Memes That Put a Modern Spin on Old Classicsthoughtco.com - by Beverly Jenkins Thanks to the Internet, all art can be modern art You probably don't consider the museum a hilarious place, but these hilarious art memes will make …
What Is a Mockumentary?thoughtco.com - Christopher McKittrick A mockumentary is a film created in the style of a documentary but based on a fictionalized subject. In most cases, mockumentaries present their …
Writers Guild of America: History, Strikes, Criticismthoughtco.com - Christopher McKittrick The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a labor union whose essential purpose is to provide support services and benefits to members. Those services …
Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous?thoughtco.com - Patti Wigington The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most recognizable piece of art in the world, but have you ever wondered just why the Mona Lisa is so famous? There are a …
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