Robert Ryman

May 30, 1930-present

Minimalism, conceptual art

Ryman’s work is considered minimalistic and avant-garde because of his conceptual approach and his simple “white-paint on square canvas”.

Georges Seurat

December 2, 1859-March 29,1891

Pointillism, neo-impressionism

He developed a new technique of painting known as pointillism and altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo-impressionism(one of the icons of 19th century painting).

Wayne Thiebaud

November 15, 1920-present

Pop art movement

Thiebaud influenced the pop art movement by using heavy pigment and exaggerated colors to depict his subjects.

Cy Twombly

April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011

Calligraphic style

His unique style blurs the line between drawing and painting and can be interpreted visually through shapes and forms and words.

Frank Stella

May 12, 1936-present

Modernism, minimalism, geometric abstractions

He used his knowledge of abstract expressionism to create unique patterns through different medias such as painting, printmaking, sculpture and architecture.