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Aug 20, 2022 · Learn about the lives and works of 40 of the most influential artists in history, from the Renaissance to the present. Discover their styles, movements, and achievements in this comprehensive guide.
- Leonardo da Vinci. The original Renaissance Man, Leonardo is identified with genius, not only for masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa (the title for which has entered the language as a superlative), The Last Supper and The Lady with an Ermine, but also for his drawings of technologies (aircraft, tanks, automobile) that were five hundred years in the future.
- Michelangelo. Michelangelo was a triple threat: A painter (the Sistine Ceiling), a sculptor (the David and Pietà) and architect (St. Peter's Basilica in Rome).
- Rembrandt. One the greatest artists in history, this Dutch Master is responsible for masterworks such as The Night Watch and Doctor Nicolaes Tulp's Demonstration of the Anatomy of the Arm.
- Vermeer. Remarkably, Vermeer was largely forgotten for two centuries before his rediscovery in the 19th century. Since then, he’s been recognized as one of art history’s most important figures, an artist capable of rendering works of uncanny beauty.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word artist, which can refer to a person who creates art, performs, or is skilled in something. Explore related words, phrases, and games on Merriam-Webster.com.
An artist is a person engaged in an activity related to creating art, practicing the arts, or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse refers to a practitioner in the visual arts only.
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) Full Name. Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. Born. April 15, 1452 (Vinci, Italy) Died. May 2, 1519 (Amboise, France) Notable Artwork.
- Michelangelo (1475–1564) Full Name. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. Born. March 6, 1475 (Caprese, Italy) Died. February 18, 1564 (Rome, Italy)
- Raphael (1482–1520) Full Name. Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. Born. March 28 or April 6, 1483 (Urbino, Italy) Died. April 6, 1520 (Rome, Italy) Notable Artwork.
- Artemisia Gentileschi (1593–C. 1656) Full Name. Artemisia Gentileschi. Born. July 8, 1593 (Rome, Italy) Died. c. 1656 (Naples, Italy) Notable Artwork. Judith Slaying Holofernes.
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Learn about the lives and works of influential artists from different genres, periods, and cultures. Explore the biographies, photos, videos, and facts of famous painters, sculptors, photographers, and dancers.
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