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Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2009
Norman Rockwell was the quintessential painter of American life. His images reflect the history of America as told through the eyes of this idealistic and patriotic artist who sought to show America at its best, and to present the lives, hopes and dreams of the average American in the middle-20th century. Few artists have produced so many images…
Descriptors: Artists, Art Expression, Art History, Art Products
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2002
Provides background information on the life and career of Gerald Brockhurst, an artist known for his etchings. Includes information on his etchings. Describes the travelling exhibition of Brockhurst's etchings "Gerald Leslie Brockhurst: Etchings from the William P. Brumfield Memorial Collection." (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Artists
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2003
Presents background information on the artist Ginny Ruffner who was a "flameworker." Includes information on the exhibition entitled "Creativity: The Flowering Tornado, Art by Ginny Ruffner" and the accompanying art pop-up book. Provides photographs of some of her artwork. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art Products, Artists
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2001
Explores the life and work of the artist, Winslow Homer, a 19th century painter and illustrator. Focuses on the exhibition, "Winslow Homer the Illustrator: His Wood Engravings, 1857-1888." Includes the itinerary for the exhibition and examples of his illustrations. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Artists, Biographies
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2002
Provides background information on the life and career of Charles Rogers Grooms, better known as Red Grooms. Describes the art exhibit, "Red Grooms: Selections from the Graphic Work," presented by the Tennessee State Museum (Nashville, Tennessee). (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Art Products
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2003
Focuses on the life and career of Fairfield Porter who was a painter working in the style of Intimist inspired Realist. Provides background information on Porter and examples of his artwork. Describes the exhibit "Fairfield Porter: A Life in Art, 1907 1975." (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Artists, Biographies
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2002
Provides background information on the life and career of Frederick Carl Frieseke, an artist who painted in the style of impressionism. Explains that this artist is the focus of a retrospective exhibition entitled, "Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist" at the Telfair Museum of Art (Savannah, Georgia). (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Artists
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2000
Provides information on Edward Hopper, focusing on his use of watercolors. Explores five of his watercolor paintings: (1) "The Mansard Roof"; (2) "House on Pamet River"; (3) "Light at Two Lights"; (4) "Saltillo Mansion"; and (5) "Roofs of Washington Square." Addresses the exhibition "Edward…
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art Products, Artists
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 2001
Provides background information on the life and career of Grandma Moses who was born as Anna Mary Robertson and painted in the style of folk or naive art. Addresses the art exhibition entitled "Grandma Moses in the 21st Century" that explores the recurring themes in her artwork. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Artists
Johnson, Mark M. – Arts & Activities, 1998
Discusses the artwork of Chuck Close, who is well known for his over-sized portraits of fellow artists and anonymous sitters, and the exhibition of his work that premiered at New York's Museum of Modern Art before traveling to other cities in the United States. (CMK)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Art Expression, Artists, Arts Centers