Chuck Close was a famous American realist painter, printmaker and photographer. He is best known for his large format portraits that range from photorealistic through to pixelated, almost abstractions of the face. Famous Chuck Close paintings include “Mark", “Big Self-Portrait”, "Kate Moss", "Fanny/Fingerpainting", "Phil", "Francesco", "John", and "Lucas". Mini biography: … [Read more...] about Chuck Close Quotes on Art
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Diego Rivera Quotes on Art
Diego Rivera was a famous Mexican painter and husband of Frida Kahlo. He is best known for his large wall murals, often with social and political messages in them. Much controversy surrounded his "Man at the Crossroads" mural painted in the Rockefeller Center, which was commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller. The artist added symbols of communism, which included a portrait of Leon … [Read more...] about Diego Rivera Quotes on Art
Claes Oldenburg Quotes on Art
Claes Oldenburg was a famous Swedish born American Pop Art sculptor and installation artist. He is best known for his soft sculptures and his oversized outdoor sculptures of everyday items like ice cream cones and garden spades. Famous Claes Oldenburg sculptures include “Spoonbridge and Cherry", “Clothespin”, "Two Cheeseburgers, with Everything", "Giant Soft Fan", "The Bottle … [Read more...] about Claes Oldenburg Quotes on Art