Art History Review
Leonardo da Vinci Born in Vinci, Italy Painted during the Renaissance Considered a “Renaissance Man” Mona Lisa. c Oil on wood 30 x 21” approx. Louvre Museum. Paris.
Rembrandt van Rijn Known for his dramatic use of light and shade Painted during the Baroque period Primarily a portrait painter The Night Watch Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam.
Jacques Louis David Specialized in history paintings Painted during the Neoclassical period Oath of the Horatii Oil on canvas 10’10” x 13’11” Louvre Museum. Paris.
Vincent van Gogh Post-Impressionist Ptr. Expressive use of color and forms Starry Night Oil on canvas Approx. 29 x 36 ¼ “ MOMA. NY.
Pablo Picasso Spanish artist Known for his Cubist style paintings and sculptures Founded the Cubist movement along with Georges Braque Weeping Woman Oil on canvas. 847 x 749 mm Tate Collection.
Wassily Kandinsky Russian Abstract Expressionist painter Emotional properties of color, line and shape Sea Battle Oil on canvas 57 x 47” National Gallery of Art. Washington, D.C.
Andy Warhol American Pop Art Known for mass producing images of mass produced objects 100 Cans. Oil on canvas. 72 x 52” Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Buffalo.