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Famous Paintings

By: AgneS CelinA | 2011-02-22 | Home improvement
The famous paintings of the world have been a source of inspiration for many artists specifically and in general for most of the people who even has a little interest in art. They serve as the source of development of and culture and history. read more

His Most Famous Painting (1957-D No 1) - Clyfford Still

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-31 | Photography
Clyfford Still (November 30, 1904 - June 23, 1980) was an American unconventional 'Abstract Expressionist' painter of high repute. 'Abstract Expressionism' was an American art movement, developed after the Second World War. Very versatile Clyfford Still always tried different portrayals, 'expressing' the themes of existence, death, struggle, and creation, which were more a reality bite of nature. His painting style was different and unique, with an assembly of wide range of colors in different and irregular patterns. In effect, all the layers of paints would look ragged. "1957-D No. 1" was the most phenomenal work by Clyfford Still. read more

World's Most Famous Paintings

By: Mark Webber | 2010-10-18 | Photography
Arts and entertainment are very important for mankind. Without them we have nothing to appreciate. Life would be boring because there will be no room for creativity in this world. Paintings are one form of art and there are many famous paintings all over the world. Read this article for information about them. read more

Paintings and Famous Portraits

By: John Thompson | 2008-11-16 | Poetry
“One is never satisfied with a portrait of a person that one knows”. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, famous German writer. A portrait is a work of art that represents a specific person, a group of people or an animal. Portraits usually show what a person looks like and it also reveals something about that person’s personality. Portraits can be sculptured or painted, photographed. They really display the intensity of the subject mood. Did you know that the earliest portraits recorded in history were the “the funeral portraits” and not the portraits of kings and famous leaders? These port. read more

Famously Painting People's Portraits

By: John Chambers | 2011-02-17 | Article Marketing
The painting of portraits is getting more and more popular again at this time in the 20th century and an American woman artist is rolling in cash from three continents. Art is now being a source of financial gain, pointed out this abstract painter. read more

Khokhloma Painting

By: Fibre2fashion | 2010-12-31 | Business
Khokhloma Painting, Strokes By Russian Hands, Khokhloma Is A Famous Folk Russian Decorative Painting And Is Mainly Used In Creation Of Marvelous Ornaments, Wooden Tableware And Furniture, The Main Types Of Khokhloma Paintings, Upper Painting, Background Painting. read more

Wonderfully Designed Famous Oil Painting

By: AROLD AUGUSTIN | 2011-07-27 | Art
Many famous oil painting artists have been trained and cultivated in schools and colleges. Artists train for many years to be proficient at their craft. Real artists take true pride in their work and strive for perfection. Artists are never truly happy until they have created a masterpiece. read more

Famous Abstract Contemporary Art Paintings

By: Tom Gurney | 2010-05-24 | Photography
Abstract Art came about in the last few centuries where artists sought to move away from pure realism painting and put in their own style and emotion into the subject of their painting. From the Renaissance and Baroque styles of almost photo-realistic paintings, abstract contemporary art began to become popular. read more

His Most Famous Painting - (The Creation of Adam) - Michelangelo

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-04-01 | Photography
Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and engineer, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni or Michelangelo Buonarroti or simply Michelangelo was a force to reckon with in the field of art. His 'Renaissance' painting "The creation of Adam" has been a defining stream in the art world. Created around 1511, the painting illustrates a Biblical story from the Book of Genesis that discourses the God's creation of the first man, Adam, on earth. The 480 cm × 230 cm (189.0" × 90.6") mural adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at Vatican City, Italy. read more

His Most Famous Painting (Harlequin's Carnival) - Joan Miro

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-04-01 | Photography
The acclaimed painting, "Harlequin's Carnival (Spanish: Le Carnaval d'Arlequin)," interpreted as an elucidation of the human subconscious mind, was a masterpiece by the famous Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramist Joan Miro (1893-1983). Modest and secluded in nature, Joan was the son of an affluent Goldsmith. Created during 1924-25, "Harlequin's Carnival" measures 66cm x 93 cm. This oil painting on canvas, conceived in France, well represents 'Surrealism,' the preferred style of the painter. Being magnificently unconventional, "Harlequin's Carnival" has ever attracted criticism from the art experts for not conforming to the customary eloquence of artistry. read more

His Most Famous Painting (The Kiss) - Gustav Klimt

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-31 | Photography
Austrian 'Symbolist' visual artist Gustav Klimt was born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, near Vienna. Trained for an architectural painter at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, he primarily produced stunning murals, paintings, and sketches, with the female body being his favorite subject in most of his works. "The Kiss (Der Kuss)" (1907-08) is one such masterpiece by him, belonging to his professionally high, 'golden phase,' reflecting an ultimate blend of 'Symbolism' and 'Art Nouveau.' read more

His Most Famous Painting (Woman I) - Willem De Kooning

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-31 | Photography
An 'Abstract Expressionist' painter, Willem de Kooning (April 24, 1904 - March 19, 1997) was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The artist spent around eight years, studying at the Rotterdam Academy of Fine Arts and Techniques. While during the 1930s and 1940s, de Kooning worked in both 'Abstract' and 'Figurative' modes, by around 1945, he seemed to have combined these two features in his work. read more

His Most Famous Painting (Bride of the Wind) - Oskar Kokoschka

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-29 | Photography
'Expressionist' Austrian painter, poet, and playwright of Czech origin, Oskar Kokoschka was known for his highly dramatized portrayals. One of his most incredible and extraordinary creation is "The Tempest (Bride of the Wind), an oil on canvas painting, measuring 5'11" x 7'3", created in 1914. Oskar Kokoschka made "The Tempest" using the muted color tones of pastel green and pink, with a prominent use of dark blue and grey, composing the background too. Kokoschka's use of dull color scheme adds to the mystical aspect of the illustration. He painted "The Tempest" in the mourning of his failed intense and passionate love affair with his muse Alma Mahler (a Viennese socialite who was a widow of composer Gustav Mahler). The bizarre painting was a tribute to her. read more

His Most Famous Painting (The Sunblind) - Juan Gris

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-26 | Photography
Juan Gris, originally Jose Victoriano Gonzalez-Perez (March 23, 1887 - May 11, 1927), was a Spanish sculptor and painter, who operated from France for the most of his life. Gris was a student of Mechanical Drawing (1902-1904) at the Escuela de Artes y Manufacturas, Madrid. read more

His Most Famous Painting (Eiffel Tower Series) - Robert Delaunay

By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-03-27 | Photography
French painter Robert Delaunay (1885-1941) was a truly dynamic artist from the twentieth century. His art style kept shifting between the triangular creative zone formed of 'Orphism,' 'Abstraction,' and 'Cubism.' Robert's 'The Eiffel Tower Series' consisted of the most powerful works of his life. read more