American artists

Grant Wood painted this portrait the way a theater director puts on a show. First he discovered the setting. Wood saw the house, now famous for inspiring American Gothic, in a small Iowa town and knew it had to be in a painting. Then he cast his sister and dentist to play the two roles. Many presume them farmer and daughter. But that’s never been nailed down. In fact, the painter left it ambiguous on purpose. Learn more with a click to LadyKflo’s Art Blog. #americangothic #grantwood #region

American Gothic is considered one of the most recognizable paintings in history, but few people know the profession of the stern looking guy posing with the pitchfork.

American artists of the 20th century were the catalysts of modern and contemporary art. Artsper now presents 10 of the most famous of them!

An exhibit in Denver looks at why we should all be grateful that Scholder broke his word

Who are the best-selling artists of today's contemporary art market? Here are the most expensive living American artists of the moment.

Who was Jean-Michel Basquiat? Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. He was one of the most influential American artists…

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The iconic painting has been fodder for generations of artists who offered interpretations of the original in pursuit of depicting the "real" America.

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Criselda Vasquez is a painter. Perhaps accidentally, she is also an activist. Criselda went to The San Francisco Art Institute to study art. By trade and by profession she is an artist. In her paintings, Criselda accurately captures the faces of her family and those closest to her. In each brushstroke, each shadow, each touch of a different shade on her subjects’ faces tells a story of a hard life full of sacrifice and fight – a relatable pain most immigrants face as they leave loved ones…