It takes a lot for an artist to get credit for their brilliance. Unlike films, art is not something everybody understands. From the Renaissance to the Pop Art movement, here are some of the most famous artists in history whose work has transcended human understanding and made a name for itself.
Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse was one of the most influential artists of his time. His work was heavily influenced by the ideas of symbolic art, and he was able to capture the mysterious pleasure of color in a way that many other artists cannot.
Claude Monet
Impressionists were among the most prominent groups of artists during the time of Claude Monet. During this artistic movement, Monet stuck out as one of the most prominent. He was able to capture the varying effects of light on the landscape through the use of vibrant colors. He also believed that the use of serial comparison could be applied to various subjects, which made his work even more distinct.
Frida Kahlo
Mexican artist and feminist icon Frida Kahlo was known for her performance art. She used the medium of paint to explore her various vulnerabilities. Her work also portrayed her as an image of Mexico’s cultural heritage.
Her most popular works are the self-portraits that she created in surrealism. She portrayed herself as a martyr for physical and personal suffering, even though she had experienced various hardships throughout her life. Some of these included getting polio as a child, being severely injured as a teenager, and her strained relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera.
Vincent Van Gogh
Despite being known for being mentally unstable, Vincent Van Gogh was still able to create some of the most popular and influential works of art during the time of his life. His techniques of painting with thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors were greatly influenced by other artists.
Jackson Pollock
After struggling with various issues throughout his life, including alcoholism and self-doubt, Jackson Pollock was able to transform his mistakes in a short period of time. During this time, he was able to create his most famous works by avoiding the use of an easel and instead throwing paint directly from the can. This unique style paints him as one of the most innovative artists to exist.