Art and Literature: Great Artists Flashcards
- Which artist famously damaged his ear?
Vincent van Gogh
- Vincent van Gogh’s most famous painting is known as Starry what?
Night
This Italian inventor, scientist, and artist is often referred to as “The Renaissance Man.”
Leonardo da Vinci excelled in various fields including painting, engineering,
anatomy, and science, embodying the ideal of a “Renaissance Man” who
mastered multiple disciplines. He serves as a role model applying the scientific method to every aspect of life, including art and music.
Which Leonardo da Vinci work sold for $450 million in 2017, making it at that time the world’s most expensive painting?
Salvator Mundi
- Who painted The Last Supper painting?
Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper painting is widely recognized as the work of Leonardo da Vinci. This masterpiece depicts the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. Leonardo’s exceptional skill in capturing human emotions and attention to detail is evident in this painting, making it one of the most celebrated artworks in history. His unique style, use of perspective, and innovative techniques further solidify the attribution of The Last Supper to Leonardo da Vinci.
Which 19th-century English artist is known for studies of the East Anglian landscape and rural scenes?
John Constable
John Constable is particularly famous for his paintings of the Suffolk countryside, where he was born and lived most of his life, often depicting scenes like the Stour Valley. His most well-known work, The Hay Wain, is a
prime example of his East Anglian landscape paintings.
Which French artist is best known for his portraits of ballerinas?
Edgar Degas
Edgar Degas was a prominent Impressionist painter who was particularly fascinated by the movement and grace of dancers, often depicting them backstage or during practice, capturing their dynamic poses in detail.
. Frida Kahlo’s Las Dos Fridas is a painting with how many selfportraits??
Two
Frida Kahlo’s Las Dos Fridas is a painting that depicts two self-portraits of herself. The painting shows two versions of Frida, one dressed in traditional Mexican attire and the other in a European-style dress. The two Fridas are connected by their hands, symbolizing Frida’s inner struggle and duality. This painting is considered one of Frida Kahlo’s most iconic works and reflects her exploration of identity and self-expression.
While other Mexican painters of her time made murals, Frida Kahlo’s
paintings were what?
Biographical
Frida Kahlo’s paintings were biographical. This means that her artworks were based on her own life experiences and personal emotions. Kahlo often
depicted herself in her paintings, exploring themes such as identity, pain, and love. Her art was deeply introspective and served as a visual diary of
her life. Through her biographical paintings, Kahloo expressed her physical and emotional struggles, making her art deeply personal and unique compared to other Mexican painters of her time who focused more on
creating murals or exploring imaginary or cartoon-like themes.
- Who are the three most famous contemporary Asian artists?
Yayoi Kusama (1929 – Present)
Ai Weiwei (1957 – Present)
Takashi Murakami (1962 – Present)
These artists are of Japanese and Chinese descent and are recognized for heir contributions to systemic critique, exploration of post-war Japanese
aesthetics, and their multidisciplinary practice.
- Who painted The Scream?
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944) was a Norwegian painter. The Scream is part of
the collection at the National Museum in Oslo, Norway
This leading sculptor and artist of the Harlem Renaissance worked for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. In 1934, she became the first African-American artist to be elected to the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors.
Augusta Savage
Augusta Savage was the first person in the U.S. to open a gallery dedicated
to African American art. According to PBS Learning Media, “more than half
of the 160 works of art Savage created are missing or have been destroyed,
and none of her monumental large-scale works have survived.”
Which Russian’s stained-glass windows and religious scenes helped
him become one of the most successful 20th
-century artists?
Marc Chagall
Marc Chagall, born in Belarus (then part of the Russian Empire), is
renowned for his dreamlike, colorful paintings often depicting themes of
love, family, and his Jewish heritage. He created notable stained glass works
for places like the Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Which genre of art features colorful, brash paintings, often inspired by
comic strips and advertising?
Pop Art
. Whose abstract, dreamlike paintings often featured clocks, elephants,
and eggs?
Salvador DalĂ
