7 most famous artists of different painting genres

Art has always been a part of human culture. From the art done on the walls of the home by little kids, to the large frescoes that were commissioned by Kings and other rich aristocrats, art has always amazed people and gained their appreciation. And in the big space of ‘Arts’, there are many different genres that have come up. From the recent emergence of murals, to the ancient portraits, all have their unique qualities.
Here we list 7 most famous artists of different painting genres.

Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch artist from the late 19th century, is famous for his expressive and bright portraits. While he's best known for his ‘Starry Night’, his portraits are equally beautiful and inspiring. Paintings like ‘Portrait of Dr. Gachet’ and ‘Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear’ show his use of colour and brushwork, which help him bring on canvas an emotional essence of his subjects.

Claude Monet, a famous French painter, is often called the ‘Father of the Impressionist movement’. Monet focused on capturing light and atmosphere in his landscape paintings, creating a sense of realism. His series of paintings, such as ‘Water Lilies’ and ‘Haystacks’, show the same scene under different weather, or light conditions, which make them all have a different aura to them.

Michelangelo Buonarroti, an Italian artist from the Renaissance period, is best known for his magnificent frescoes, especially those in the Sistine Chapel. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted between 1508 and 1512, is one of his most famous works and includes the iconic ‘Creation of Adam’ where God reaches out to touch Adam's hand. Michelangelo's frescoes are celebrated for their detailed depiction of the human body and their forms which make them real, life-like, and happening in the moment.

Another brilliant French artist is Paul Cézanne, often called the father of modern still-life painting. Cezanne’s still-life paintings, like ‘Still Life with Apples and Oranges’ are known for their structured appearance, and realistic colours which makes them look ‘not too artificial’. He often painted everyday objects like fruits, skulls, bottles, and more, arranging them in a way that people saw them in everyday shapes and perspectives.

Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian Renaissance artist, is one of the most famous artists in history. His masterpieces, including ‘The Last Supper’ and ‘Mona Lisa’, have become evidence to his skill and talent in showing the world realistic human expressions and emotions. Da Vinci’s work has the spirit of the Renaissance in it with paintings that are moving, different, and full of emotions. Da Vinci is also an expert of anatomy, light, and perspective and his paintings remain iconic even today, thousands of years after his death.

Termed as the ‘Father of Pop Art’, Andy Warhol was an American artist who gave a fresh breath of air to the art world. Warhol's art challenged traditional boundaries by adding images from popular culture, such as celebrities and everyday items and goods. His famous works, like ‘Marilyn Diptych’ and ‘Campbell's Soup Cans’, use bright, bold colours and repetitive images that are seen as a comment on the nature of mass production and celebrities. Warhol was one of the first to use silkscreen in his artwork and gain fame.

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Joseph Mallord William Turner, famously called JMW Turner, was an English painter, known for his dramatic sceneries and art. Turner's works, such as ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ and ‘Rain, Steam, and Speed – The Great Western Railway’, capture the beauty and power of nature. His use of light and colour create a sense of awe and wonder in his audience, and the storms, sunsets, and other dramatic scenes can totally captivate anyone. The colours he used, the sceneries he chose, and the way he presented it all was simply ‘splendid’.

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