Three Artists, Three Styles
Let us compare our three famous artists side by side!
Monet used soft, small dabs of color to capture light and atmosphere. His paintings look dreamy and shimmery. His favorite subjects were water lilies, gardens, haystacks, and cathedrals at different times of day. His colors are soft and blended from a distance.
Van Gogh used bold, thick, swirling brushstrokes full of energy and emotion. His paintings feel alive and moving. His favorite subjects were starry skies, sunflowers, wheat fields, and self-portraits. His colors are intense and contrasting.
Matisse used simple shapes in bold, bright colors. His art is joyful and decorative. His favorite subjects were cut-out shapes: leaves, stars, figures, and abstract forms. His colors are pure and vivid.
All three artists were from Europe. Monet and Matisse were French, and Van Gogh was Dutch. All three changed the art world forever with their unique ways of seeing and creating!