The world of art history is filled with fascinating stories and as such, we hope to highlight the luminaries through history who have shaped and shifted the arts as we know them. From explorations of well-known names to profiles of brilliant creators lesser-remembered by history, our goal is always to inspire by way of educating. Take a look around and discover the stories and styles of some of our favorite A-L-P artists through the ages.
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE COLOR FIELD PAINTERS
Color Field Painting is an art movement that emerged from Abstract Expressionism in the mid-20th century. In opposition to the dramatic, gestural works of the first generation of Abstract Expressionist...
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE FIGURATIVE ARTISTS...
For centuries artists have been portraying and interpreting the human form in a multitude of ways. Since the Renaissance, figure drawing has served as the foundation of training, a crucial...
Podcast Rec: Getty Museum's Recording Artists
As you know, a big part of A L P is learning about iconic artists who have shaped art movements over the past century or so. We love finding new resources to...
Artist’s Spotlight: Georgia O’Keeffe
 “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.” Georgia O’Keeffe drew inspiration from the...
Artist's Spotlight: Frank Bowling
We recently revisited the work of Guyana-born British artist Frank Bowling, and haven’t been able to stop gazing longingly at his lusciously painted artworks. Born in 1934, Bowling moved to...
Artist Spotlight: Jean Arp (also known as Hans ...
Jean Arp (1886-1966) was born in Germany to a French mother and German father - and tends to be known in German-speaking countries by the name Hans Arp. He was...