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.
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