by Alisha | Famous Artists
Edgar Degas was born on July 19, 1834 into a wealthy bourgeois family in Paris, France. His father was a successful banker and his mother, an American from New Orleans, had been an amateur opera singer. Sadly, she died when he was only 13 years old. Edgar received a...
by Alisha | Famous Artists
Not a lot is known about Johannes Vermeer because he spent his short life in relative obscurity. There are no known letters by him and very little public records about his life. He is thought to have been born sometime in October of 1632, in the city of Delft in South...
by Alisha | Famous Artists
Homeschool artist study with Rembrandt can Rijn. Learn more about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn in this art appreciation post from Masterpiece Society. “Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.” ~ Rembrandt van Rijn...
by Alisha | Famous Artists
Want to learn more about Leonardo Da Vinci’s art? In this study learn more about this Renaissance man. “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was born on...
by Alisha | Famous Artists
Want to introduce your kids to some of the most famous artists of all time? We’ve created several ways to do so. #1: You can grab these FREE “Master Artist Study Guide” packets by joining our email list below: Simply subscribe below to receive your...
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“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” ~ Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in Groot-Zundert, Holland. As the son of a pastor, he was raised in a strict, religious home and cultured atmosphere. However, Vincent struggled...
