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“Fools talk of imitation and copying, all is imitation.” ~Thomas Gainsborough Thomas Gainsborough (pronunciation) was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential artists of the 18th century. He is known for his naturalistic...
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Teach your children about one of the most famous figures in art history, Salvador Dalí. This free art lesson covers the basics of his creative output. “Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.” ~Salvador Dali Early Life Salvador Dalí (pronunciation) was...
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“My work isn’t about form. It’s about seeing.” ~Roy Lichtenstein Roy Lichtenstein (pronunciation) was an American pop artist who became one of the most influential and important artists of the second half of the 20th century. He is best known for his paintings which...
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“Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.” ~René Magritte René Magritte (pronunciation) was a Belgian artist who played a significant role in developing the Surrealism movement. His work often features ordinary objects in unusual...
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“Time is a vindictive bandit to steal the beauty of our former selves. We are left with sagging, rippled flesh and burning gums with empty sockets.” ~ Raphael Raphael was a prominent artist during the High Renaissance period, creating works that were...
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“I’m just a simple man standing alone with my old brushes, asking God for inspiration.” ~Peter Paul Rubens Peter Paul Rubens was born in Siegen, Germany on June 28, 1577. His father was a Calvinist lawyer who had fled Antwerp to avoid religious persecution, and his...
