John Ruskin was a famous English writer, art critic, artist, poet, philosopher, essayist and polymath. He is best known for his "Modern Painters" writings and for championing the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artists. Famous John Ruskin writings include “Modern Painters”, "The Seven Lamps of Architecture", "Pre-Raphaelitism", "Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers … [Read more...] about John Ruskin Quotes
Art in Britain
All things Art & the United Kingdom of Great Britain live in this area of the ArtQuotes.net website. So famous UK artists, painters, musicians, printmakers, sculptors and more. Who's your favorite British artist?
- British Artists - The list of UK artists includes all types of notable artists and creatives.
- British Draftsmen - Find famous British draftsmen which includes artists known for their drawing expertise. Fine artists and commercials artists.
- British Painters - Directory of famous British painters who used oils, acrylics, watercolors, and other paint mediums.
- British Philosophers - Browse famous British philosophers and thinkers from the United Kingdom.
- British Photographers - List of established British photographers from history or currently working in the UK.
- British Printmakers - Notable UK print artists known for their printmaking, etchings, posters and other graphic works.
- British Sculptors - List of famous United Kingdom sculptors and artists who worked in 3D.
- British Women - Famous creative British women, female painters and distinguished ladies in the UK.
We'll be adding to the UK art section regularly. See other countries listed on the Art Worldwide section.
John Everett Millais Quotes about Art
John Everett Millais was a famous English painter and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood art movement. He is best known for his landscapes and portraits which include the iconic "Ophelia" painting. Famous John Everett Millais artworks include “Mariana", "A Huguenot, on St. Bartholomew's Day", “The Order of Release”, "Christ in the House of His Parents", … [Read more...] about John Everett Millais Quotes about Art
L. S. Lowry Quotes about Art
L. S. Lowry was a famous English painter and draughtsman. He is best known for his urban landscapes and industrial scenes peopled with "matchstick men" and society going about everyday life. He holds the record of having turned down the most British honours (five) during his lifetime, including a knighthood in 1968. Famous L. S. Lowry artworks include “Going to Work", "Oldfield … [Read more...] about L. S. Lowry Quotes about Art
Dante Gabriel Rossetti Quotes about Art
Dante Gabriel Rossetti was a famous English painter, poet and illustrator associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood art movement. He is best known for his stylized depictions of beautiful women and religious scenes. Famous Dante Gabriel Rossetti artworks include “The Girlhood of Mary Virgin", "Ecce Ancilla Domini", “The First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice”, "The … [Read more...] about Dante Gabriel Rossetti Quotes about Art
William Shakespeare Quotes
William Shakespeare was a famous English playwright, poet, dramatist and actor. He is best known for his dramatic plays that have stood the test of time and continue to be famous throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. Famous William Shakespeare plays include “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, "Romeo and Juliet", "The Comedy of Errors", "Twelfth Night", "Macbeth", “Hamlet”, … [Read more...] about William Shakespeare Quotes
Jane Austen Quotes
Jane Austen was a famous English writer and novelist. She is best known for her romantic works of fiction set amongst the British elite. She published her novels anonymously during her lifetime so her fame came posthumously. Famous Jane Austen books include “Sense and Sensibility”, "Pride and Prejudice", "Mansfield Park", “Emma”, "Northanger Abbey", "Lady Susan" and … [Read more...] about Jane Austen Quotes
Lucian Freud Quotes on Art
Lucian Freud was a famous German born British painter, printmaker and draughtsman. He is best known for his revealing paintings of people, especially nudes. Famous Lucian Freud paintings include “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping (Big Sue)", “Girl with Closed Eyes”, "Interior at Paddington", "Red Haired Man on a Chair", "Kate Moss", "Standing by the Rags", "David and Eli", "After … [Read more...] about Lucian Freud Quotes on Art
David Hockney Quotes on Art
David Hockney is a famous British painter, printmaker and draftsman. He is best known for his sunlit California works of figures in and around the swimming pool. Famous David Hockney paintings include “A Bigger Grand Canyon", “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)”, "Peter Getting Out of Nick's Pool", "We Two Boys Together Clinging", "A Bigger Splash", "Bigger Trees … [Read more...] about David Hockney Quotes on Art
Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)
Francis Bacon was a famous English philosopher, essayist, and statesman, also referred to as The 1st Viscount St Alban or Lord Verulam. See Francis Bacon the Artist here. He is best known for his contribution to the philosophy of empiricism and acquiring knowledge through observation and experience. Famous Francis Bacon publications include “Essays, or Counsels Civil and … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon Quotes (Philosopher)
Chris Ofili Quotes on Art
Chris Ofili is a famous contemporary black British artist. He is best known for his elephant dung works and for winning the Turner Prize in 1998. Famous Chris Ofili works include “No Woman No Cry”, "The Holy Virgin Mary", “Double Captain Shit and the Legend of the Black Stars” and "Popcorn Shells". Mini biography: Born Christopher Ofili on the 10th of October, 1968 in … [Read more...] about Chris Ofili Quotes on Art