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Browse our collection of history's most famous artists, whose striking, pioneering artwork has depicted progressive interpretations as well as personal and historic events. Explore full biographies, and view photos and videos, of notable artists such as Jeff Koons, Romare Bearden, Jackson Pollack, Andy Warhol, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and more, only at Biography.com.
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Browse full biographies, and view photos and videos, of history's most notable artists, including Andy Warhol, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh.
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Vincent van Gogh
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Painters
Vincent van Gogh
Painter / 1853 - 1890
Vincent van Gogh is considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt, although he remained poor and virtually unknown throughout his life.
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Pablo Picasso
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- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Famous Lefties
- Famous Scorpios
Pablo Picasso
Painter / 1881 - 1973
Spanish expatriate Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, as well as the co-creator of Cubism.
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Leonardo da Vinci
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Lefties
- Tech Giants
Leonardo da Vinci
Mathematician, Artist, Inventor, Musician, Writer / 1452 - 1519
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter and a genius in many realms of science. He is best known for two paintings: the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
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Frida Kahlo
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- Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
- Famous Hispanic Artists
- Notable Hispanic Women
Frida Kahlo
Painter / 1907 - 1954
Painter Frida Kahlo was a Mexican self-portrait artist who was married to Diego Rivera and is still admired as a feminist icon.
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Andy Warhol
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- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Pop Artists
- Famous Leos
Andy Warhol
Painter, Filmmaker / 1928 - 1987
Illustrator Andy Warhol was one of the most prolific and popular artists of his time, using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities.
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Michelangelo
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- Famous Lefties
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Painters
Michelangelo
Architect, Painter, Sculptor, Poet / 1475 - 1564
Michelangelo is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Among his works are the David and Pieta statues and the Sistine Chapel frescoes.
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profile name: Michelangelo profile occupation: Architect, Painter, Sculptor, Poet
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