Franz Kline was an American abstract painter linked to the abstract expressionist movement and the action painters. He is best known for his gestural black strokes of paint on white backgrounds which are almost calligraphic in nature. He produced paintings, collages, and works on paper. Famous Franz Kline paintings include “Shenandoah”, “Flanders”, “Green Cross”, “New York, … [Read more...] about Franz Kline Quotes on Art
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Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Edgar Degas was a famous 19th century painter, draftsman and sculptor. He’s considered an Impressionist artist although he never thought of himself as one. Known for his wonderful draftsmanship, capturing movement and for his intimate interiors. He produced paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints. Famous Edgar Degas paintings or pastels include “A Cotton Office in New … [Read more...] about Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Damien Hirst is a popular British conceptual artist and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. He's one of the richest artists alive. His 2 day Sotheby's art auction of 218 works called "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever" raised $198 million USD in 2008. He produces paintings, sculpture, installations, and prints. Famous Damien Hirst artworks include “Pharmacy”, … [Read more...] about Damien Hirst Quotes about Art
Jackson Pollock Quotes on Art
Jackson Pollock was one of the leading abstract expressionist artists of the twentieth century. He is best known for his large scale abstract drip paintings that were created on the ground, horizontally, using his own drip technique. He produced paintings and works on paper. Famous Jackson Pollock paintings include “Troubled Queen”, “Male and Female”, “Alchemy”, "Blue Poles", … [Read more...] about Jackson Pollock Quotes on Art
Georg Baselitz Quotes on Art
Georg Baselitz is German painter and sculptor known for his expressive paintings and wooden sculpture. He is best known for his upside down paintings. He produces paintings, prints and sculpture. Famous Georg Baselitz artworks include “Rebel”, “Folkdance - Tired”, “Bonjour Monsieur Courbet”, “Oberon (Remix)”, and “Where is the Yellow Milkjug, Mrs Bird?”. Mini biography: Born … [Read more...] about Georg Baselitz Quotes on Art
Jean Dubuffet Quotes about Art
Jean Dubuffet was a famous 20th century painter and sculptor. He’s known for his raw and expressive outsider art and for promoting the Art Brut movement. He was a prolific artist who produced paintings, drawings, collages, sculpture, outdoor monuments and prints. Famous Jean Dubuffet paintings include “Il flûte sur la bosse”, “La belle encornée”, “Les commentaires”, “Le … [Read more...] about Jean Dubuffet Quotes about Art
Bernard Buffet Quotes about Art
Bernard Buffet was a popular 20th century figurative painter and draftsman. He's known for his bold and expressive still lifes, nudes, portraits and cityscapes. He was a prolific artist who produced paintings, drawings and prints. Famous Bernard Buffet paintings include "Tete de Clown", “Le sommeil d'après Courbet”, “Paravent aux nus”, “Nus : couple”, "Les sept péchés capitaux … [Read more...] about Bernard Buffet Quotes about Art
Jean-Michel Basquiat Quotes about Art
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a Neo-expressionist painter who brought the street into the art gallery. He first started being noticed with his SAMO graffiti tags that he and fellow graffiti artist Al Diaz placed around the streets of downtown Manhattan. Basquiat was an art star for a brief moment while he was alive but unfortunately his life ended prematurely. His works have sold … [Read more...] about Jean-Michel Basquiat Quotes about Art
Jenny Saville Quotes on Art
Jenny Saville is a popular contemporary British painter and was part of the YBO or Young British Artists group. She's known for her very large and confronting images of the female nude. Saville's paintings have sold at auction for more than ten million dollars, making her one of the highest selling woman artists alive. She produces paintings, drawings, and photographs. Famous … [Read more...] about Jenny Saville Quotes on Art
Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art
Brett Whiteley is an influential twentieth century Australian painter, draftsman and sculptor. He's known for his large interiors, landscapes, views of the Sydney Harbour from his Lavender Bay home, and for his mastery of line. Whiteley was a prolific artist but he struggled with addiction which hindered his growth and cut his life short. He produced paintings, drawings, … [Read more...] about Brett Whiteley Quotes on Art