1. Famous Artists Famous Artists Bill Anderson High Tech Learning Fall 2007

2. Michelangelo Michelangelo was born in 1475 in Italy. He was known for his poetry, sculpture, and magnificent works of art. Michelangelo was born in 1475 in Italy. He was known for his poetry, sculpture, and magnificent works of art. Michelangelo Biography - Biography.com Michelangelo Biography - Biography.com

3. Michelangelo’s Significant Contributions Michelangelo was known for painting the roof of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. This process took him four years to complete. Interestingly, Michelangelo was reluctant to do this. Information about the Sistine Chapel can be found at: http://mv.vatican.va/3_E N/pages/CSN/CSN_ Main.html

4. Another Significant Contribution of Michelangelo Michelangelo was commissioned to do a tomb for the Pope in Rome, Italy by Julius II in 1503. Michelangelo was commissioned to do a tomb for the Pope in Rome, Italy by Julius II in 1503.

5. Michelangelo Perhaps one of Michelangelo’s most famous sculptures is of the Biblical hero David. A picture of the statue of David is shown below.

6. Vincent Van Gogh Place photograph Here Be sure to tell where you located the picture here as well. Van Gogh was considered to be a pioneer of the art form of expressionism. More information can be found about Van Gogh at the following link: Michelangelo Buonarroti: David Michelangelo Buonarroti: David

7. Van Gogh Interesting Accomplishments Van Gogh is known for his first masterpiece, “The Potato Eaters”, which is picture at the right. Van Gogh is known for his first masterpiece, “The Potato Eaters”, which is picture at the right. Another masterpiece for which Van Gogh is known is “Sunflowers”, also pictured to the right Another masterpiece for which Van Gogh is known is “Sunflowers”, also pictured to the right

8. Person B Significant Accomplishment 2 Add significant accomplishment information in this box. Don’t forget to put citation information in the notes boxes below. Add significant accomplishment information in this box. Don’t forget to put citation information in the notes boxes below. Put any clip art, links, or photos in the box below. Put any clip art, links, or photos in the box below.

9. Additional Accomplishments??? Some people also accused Van Gogh of being crazy. Some people also accused Van Gogh of being crazy. One of the most quirky things he is known for is cutting off his own ear. He was placed in an asylum for a time because he was growing increasingly mentally disturbed. One of the most quirky things he is known for is cutting off his own ear. He was placed in an asylum for a time because he was growing increasingly mentally disturbed.

10. Some interesting sites to look at: The Vincent van Gogh Gallery The Vincent van Gogh Gallery The Vincent van Gogh Gallery The Vincent van Gogh Gallery Van Gogh Information Van Gogh Information Van Gogh Information Van Gogh Information The Art Encyclopedia Online The Art Encyclopedia Online The Art Encyclopedia Online The Art Encyclopedia Online

11. Leonardo DaVinci One of the most famous painters to emerge from the Renaissance Era of history. One of the most famous painters to emerge from the Renaissance Era of history. DaVinci was a painter, sculptor, engineer, and architect. DaVinci was a painter, sculptor, engineer, and architect.

12. Significant Accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci His first large painting was entitled “Adoration of the Magi”. His first large painting was entitled “Adoration of the Magi”. In 1502, daVinci began service as architect for the famous house of Borgia in Italy In 1502, daVinci began service as architect for the famous house of Borgia in Italy In 1506, daVinci was named court painter to King Louis XII of France. In 1506, daVinci was named court painter to King Louis XII of France.

13. Leonardo DaVinci Leonardo DaVinci’s most famous painting is that of the Last Supper, pictured at left. This painting showcases the last meal that Jesus Christ had with his disciples.

14. Leonardo DaVinci Perhaps the most famous painting of all time, The Mona Lisa, was painted by Leonardo DaVinci