Art
France is world-renowned for its artwork. Since the Renaissance, France has stood out for its paintings and sculptures. Here are some examples of French artists..
Leonardo da Vinci
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Although Leonardo da Vinci was Italian, he was commissioned by the French king to paint for him. The Mona Lisa, his most iconic work of art, is featured in the Louvre museum in Paris.
Claude Monet
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Claude Monet was a very famous artist, and is known to have started the Impressionist movement. He used very small brushes and dots to make larger paintings.
Vincent van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh was of Dutch origins, but he spent most of his life painting in France. Some of his works of art are famous worldwide, including his self portrait. Van Gogh was mentally unstable, and at one point he cut off part of his ear.
Paul Cezanne
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Paul Cezanne was a French artist. He started the post-impressionist movement and was known for using wide brush strokes and bright colors.
Henri Matisse
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Henri Matisse was a modern French artist in the 20th century. He was a leader of a Fauvist, and he spent most of his time on the French Riviera. Matisse used a variety of mediums throughout his lifetime.
Edgar Degas
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Edgar Degas is one of the most famous French artists. Although he lived through the Impressionist period, he was influenced by all periods, including Classical and Romantic.