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| Leonardo Da Vinci |
Full Name: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci
Birth/Death Date: April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519
Industry: Painter, Musician, Scientist, Mathematician, Engineer, Geologist, Cartographer, Botanist and Write.
What is this artist mainly known for? Engineer and Painter
Where was this artist educated, what in field and when? Leonardo was educated in the studio of the renowned Florentine painter, Verrocchio. Much of Leonardo's early working life was spent in the service of Ludovico il Moro in Milan. Between 1452 and 1470 roughly (No date specified - Educated guess)
Did this artist ever change career paths? He was reknowned for being a painter, He painted the famous Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, These were his most famous paintings, Later he invented the Helicopter, tank and solar power, He became a famous engineer.
Is this artist considered as one of the all-time greats in their field? Yes Leonardo was considered one of the best painters of all time, He painted the famous Mona Lisa, and Also the most religious painting called The Last Supper.
Did this artist push the limits of their chosen field? Not Mentioned.
Was this artist wealthy or poor in their living years? He was relatively wealthy as his full birth name was "Lionardo di ser Piero da Vinci", meaning "Leonardo, (son) of (Mes)ser Piero from Vinci".
Messer Piero was a wealthy man in the time of Leonardo's life.
What are your overall thoghts about this artist's work? I think that Leonardo, used his extensive knowledge in his overall fields and careers to better the people of Italy, by the weapons he designed, the ideas of helicopters and tanks, and his paintings which are been around for 400-500 years.
Did this artist reach fame from a single work or from many? He reached fame from all his ideas and hands on approach to his field.
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| Steven Allan Spielberg |
Full Name: Steven Allan Spielberg
Born/Death Date: December 18, 1946 til Present
Industry: Film Director.
What is this artist mainly known for? Films making and Directing.
Where was this artist educated, in what field and when? Steve became a student at California State University, Long Beach, his actual career began when he returned to Universal Studios as an unpaid, seven-day-a-week intern and guest of the editing department. In the 1960s.
Did this artist change career paths? No he did not.
Was this artist wealthy or poor in their living years? Steven is a very wealthy man, as he has produced films such as;
- Saving Private Ryan.
- Band of Brothers Series.
- Jaws.
- E.T.
- Jurassic Park.
- Schindler's List.
What are your overall thoughts about this artists work? Steven's work is amazing the movies that he creates are phenominal, they relate to people on a personal level and are very entertaining, Spielberg, in my opinion, is one of the best directers of all time.
Did this artist reach fame from a single work or from many? Steven Spielberg reached fame from many of his movies but Jurassic Park, Jaws and E.T. gave him the fame he needed.
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| Paul Jackson Pollock |
Full Name: Paul jackson Pollock
Birth/Death Date: January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956.
Industry: Paul Jackson Pollock was a Painter in the 1900's
What is this artist mainly known for? Painting, He painted the Album art that was on the Free Jazz album by Ornette Coleman.
Where was this artist educated, In what field and When? In 1930, following his brother Charle Pollock, he moved to New York City where they both studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the Art Students League of New York.
Did this artist change careers? Doesn't state on any websites so far.
Is this artist push the limits of their chosen field? Doesn't state, But I'd say he would, He sold the royalties of the Blue Poles for a substantial amount of money.
Was this artist wealthy or poor in their living years? In 1973 the Australian government purchased the Blue Poles from Jackson for 2 Million dollars, I'd say thats pretty rich.
What are your overall thoughts about this artists work? He did pretty well for a painter by having the Blue Poles bought for 2 million, now it has been valued at about 100 million to 150 million dollars in 2006 that must be very rare.
Did this artist reach fame from a single work or from many? This artist didn't really reach fame by paintings while he was living, after his death, he reached fame for the popularity of the Blue Poles and the Album written in memory of Paul Jackson Pollock.
