Famous Artists
Painted renditions of objects, events, individuals, emotions, and virtues have been created by human beings since the very beginnings of recorded history. The various styles of painted representation that have emerged throughout the duration of mankind have served to both inspire and influence the various human cultures from which these styles are borne. The individuals responsible for the creation of the works of art that ultimately serve as tools and vehicles for human stimulation are known as artists. Below are links to information about artists who have influenced and inspired human culture throughout history.
Anders Aldrin
A gallery of over 90 images of Anders Aldrin's works. Easy to navigate, and includes Janet Blake's biography of the artist.
Art of Europe
Explore European history through the medium of her most renowned artists. A great site for novices and any enthusiast of the arts.
Berthe Morisot
The first female French Impressionist, Morisot's paintings are often admired for their skillful brushwork.
Emile Lahner
Postimpressionist Lahner worked in multiple media. His Life, His Work, His Story portrays the School of Paris community and Lahner's contributions.
Hamish Fulton
Explore galleries and exhibits of Fulton's work, which is primarily gleaned from his experiences on long outdoor walks.
Hans the Younger Holbein
Both Hans Holbein, the Older and the Younger, are lauded on this page. All images are from the Younger.
Institute Mathematics and Informatics, Lithuania: Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis (1875-1911)
Virtually unknown before his death, Ciurlionis studied in Warsaw. Many of his works are viewable at this site, along with information about his life and family.
J.W. Morrice
Paintings of Canada, Spain, France, Italy, and the West Indies. Morrice is one of Canada's best-known painters.
National Gallery of Victoria, Australia: Tom Roberts
The painting techniques of Australian artist Tom Roberts are explored on this page, which also features a biographical tour.
Nicholas Roerich
Roerich's paintings express his belief in the healing abilities of natural beauty and the human spirit.
On the Arcadian Theme
Et in Arcadia, the masterpiece of Nicholas Poussin, is the cornerstone for this exploration of the Arcadian theme in art.
Orazio Centaro Art Images on the Web: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Find a comprehensive alphabetical listing of Piranesi's work, including four-color renditions.
Postershop.com: Georges Braque
A mercantile site displaying the prints and posters of Georges Braque, which may be ordered. Set up in German and in English.
Safran-Arts.com: Chuck Close
The remarkable life and art of Chuck Close, who has surmounted many devastating obstacles to become one of America's foremost photorealists.
Sir Anthony Van Dyck
A self-portrait of the artist, including his well-known facial adornment, introduces us to this great 17th-Century Flemish painter.
Theodore Gegoux
Letters and historical documents contribute to this highly informative site about Canadian still-life and landscape artist Gegoux.