American Artists

The Kiowa Five

The Kiowa Five Depicts rituals, dances, life style of the Kiowa tribe. Includes no background detail. Lays solid colors on solid colors-- ”Plains” of color.

Leaves Fluttering in the Breeze by Alma Thomas

Alma Thomas Dabs of color Bright, bold colors The style of Alma Thomas Dabs of color Bright, bold colors Abstract -- not realistic Inspired by nature Large canvases

Winslow Homer Breezing Up

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Quick brush strokes to capture changing light, crashing waves, movement. Nature themes Realistic Attentive to detail Watercolors-- because they are easy to carry. The bright white areas in his work were created by letting the white paper show through.

Mother Feeding Child By Mary Cassatt

Traveled abroad when young Born to an affluent family Traveled abroad when young Received an education Wanted to be an artist even though women weren’t encouraged to do so Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)

Mary Cassatt She went to Paris to study art Her family felt it wrong for her to be alone, so her sister Lydia came to live with her. Teachers and male students made art school difficult-- condescending and slow. She quit school and copied works of masters on Edgar Degas, an Impressionist artist, became a close friend. Mary Cassatt

Her Style Her early style was similar to Japanese prints-- notice lines. She was a very skilled print-maker Mother’s Kiss

She painted people. in natural,. informal. settings doing. everyday She painted people in natural, informal settings doing everyday things. The Letter

Though she had no children of her own, mothers and children were her most common subjects. Children Playing on the Beach

She often painted with oil pastels. Mother and Child

Sara Holding Small Cat

Self Portrait

The Bath

Young Lady Reading

Sadly, Mary lost her eye sight in 1914, 12 years before her death.

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