Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606-1669) Rembrandt is one of the greatest master artists to emerge from the Netherlands, Rembrandt was born in the town of Leiden. Known for his use of grate light and shadow, warm colours and his ability to convey the inner life of his subjects. He produced hundreds of paintings in his lifetime of work. Including roughly a hundred self-portraits. In recent years it has been found that some of the lesser-known drawings and paintings may have been the works of students. But that has done nothing to diminish his impact on the art seen. The Night watch and the return of the Prodigal Son are considered to be two of his greatest works to date.
Claude Monet (1840-1926) Born in Paris, the master Impressionist is perhaps best known for his landscapes set in the french countryside and his idyllic scenes of the french middle classes. Much of his work identifiable by his use of soft pastel colours favoring purples, orange, blues and greens. His fascination with the outdoor light led him led him to paint several series of paintings depicted the same scene in various stages of daylight. Among his famous works are Water Lilies, The Haystack series and the Woman In The Garden.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Masters Of The Renaissance.
While the pantheon of great historical artists is a vast one, there are certain names that have been elevated over time to iconic status. These are the names recognized by the masses, even if their individual histories are unfamiliar to most. To help place them in time and to grasp the essence of their contributions. Here at art view is a quick review of these arts also while looking at art one can learn some of the most valuable things. When viewing coinage on the next topic that art view will go into great depth, in its explanations. This will briefly touch on the topic of patronage a most valued thing in any of the progresses or grate endeavours given true history leading into our modern ere.
Leonardo da Vinci Born in(1452-1519) outside the city of Florence an orphan, Italy Leonardo was a trained artistic painter who travelled true out Italy establish himself as a true master. His works inspired an entire generation of Italian artists, including Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. A truly unique figure with greatness in vision. a genius, he created hundreds of inventions and even drew plans for varied flying aircraft's. his best-known master pieces are the Last Supper, New inventions and Mona Lisa also some bronze horses in France one such is pre cast "1495 called Grand Cavallo 24'in height" for much of his works are brought on world tours and are really impressive.
Michelangelo Born in (1475-1519)Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni in town of Caprice, Italy. He is today one of the most revered figures in art history. Known for his coleuses life like marble sculptures and exquisite paintings. Many of his works were later commissioned by the roman catholic church and deal with religious imagery in new and unimagined way. The spark given to Adam "before the electrons were tough of" He was also an a Accomplished architect and poet who designed and carried out completion of the Vatican. and like so many artists, achieved grate fame in his life time both in Florence under Medici's and in Rome under the pope. Among his most famous works are the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the last Judgment and the sculptures pieta and David.
Leonardo da Vinci Born in(1452-1519) outside the city of Florence an orphan, Italy Leonardo was a trained artistic painter who travelled true out Italy establish himself as a true master. His works inspired an entire generation of Italian artists, including Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael. A truly unique figure with greatness in vision. a genius, he created hundreds of inventions and even drew plans for varied flying aircraft's. his best-known master pieces are the Last Supper, New inventions and Mona Lisa also some bronze horses in France one such is pre cast "1495 called Grand Cavallo 24'in height" for much of his works are brought on world tours and are really impressive.
Michelangelo Born in (1475-1519)Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni in town of Caprice, Italy. He is today one of the most revered figures in art history. Known for his coleuses life like marble sculptures and exquisite paintings. Many of his works were later commissioned by the roman catholic church and deal with religious imagery in new and unimagined way. The spark given to Adam "before the electrons were tough of" He was also an a Accomplished architect and poet who designed and carried out completion of the Vatican. and like so many artists, achieved grate fame in his life time both in Florence under Medici's and in Rome under the pope. Among his most famous works are the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the last Judgment and the sculptures pieta and David.
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