The artworld fine art series highlights world famous and infamous artists throughout history, from the Renaissance period to the present. THE FAUVES - Plein Aire Painters: Historically referred to as The Wild Beasts these artists painted vibrant, colorful landscapes outside in the open air. Considered radical in their approach because of their abandonment of the studio, bold use of colors and disregard for naturalistic accuracy. Find out why Artists such as Henri Matisse, George Braque, Claude Derain and their contemporaries rocked the art world from 1904-1908. WRAPPED IN GLORY - Quilts and Bedcovers from 1700-1900: Stitch by stitch, American history is recorded from a unique perspective, in these rare and beautiful examples of figurative quilt making. Needle workers over the centuries demonstrate how utility meets art in a domestic milieu and captures first hand a dying American tradition. THE EIGHT - The American Independence Movement: A survey of paintings by The Eight, a group of artists who attempted to breakout of the established art traditions of the late 1900's to dominate the early part of the 20th century.

The artworld fine art series highlights world famous and infamous artists throughout history, from the Renaissance period to the present.

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