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Georgia O’Keeffe: About the Painter

For nearly a century, O'Keeffe's representations of the beauty of the American landscape were a brave counterpoint to the chaotic images embraced by the art world.

Apr 28th, 2006 | 226 comments | 109,729 Views
(255 votes)
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Norman Rockwell: About Norman Rockwell

Norman Rockwell thought of himself first and foremost a commercial illustrator. Hesitant to consider it art, he harbored deep insecurities about his work.

Feb 7th, 2006 | 2 comments | 459 Views
(7 votes)
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Richard Avedon: About the Photographer

Richard Avedon's stark imagery and brilliant insight into his subjects' characters made him one of the premier American portrait photographers.

Sep 11th, 2005 | 34 comments | 59,135 Views
(31 votes)
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James Dean: Photo Gallery

Known for his explosive role in Rebel Without a Cause, Dean is explored by photographer Dennis Stock in filmmaker’s Gail Lavine’s story of James Dean.

May 11th, 2005 | 0 comments | 2,281 Views
(4 votes)
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Frederic Remington: About Frederic Remington

With his dynamic representations of cowboys and cavalrymen, bronco busters and braves, 19th-century artist Frederic Remington created a mythic image of the American West that continues to inspire America today.

Feb 17th, 2003 | 0 comments | 419 Views
(4 votes)
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Robert Motherwell: About Robert Motherwell

In 1940, a young painter named Robert Motherwell came to New York City and joined a group of artists — including Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko and Franz Kline — who set out to change the face of American painting.

Nov 8th, 2002 | 0 comments | 292 Views
(3 votes)
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R. Buckminster Fuller: About R. Buckminster Fuller

American Masters pays tribute to a man who was known as a designer, architect, poet, educator, engineer, philosopher, environmentalist, and humanitarian.

Dec 12th, 2001 | 0 comments | 1,649 Views
(7 votes)
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Thomas Eakins: About Thomas Eakins

Eakins left behind a body of work unprecedented in American art for its depth, strength, perception, character, and commitment to realism.

Dec 2nd, 2001 | 0 comments | 2,266 Views
(5 votes)
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Alfred Stieglitz: The Eloquent Eye

Photographer Alfred Stieglitz was a seminal influence on the arts of the first decades of the century and an interpreter of the emerging modern culture.

Apr 16th, 2001 | 6 comments | 5,434 Views
(6 votes)
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