Tips for Recognizing Famous Artists and Their Styles

Tips for Recognizing Famous Artists and Their Styles

1. Tiziano (Titian):
   If you notice dark backgrounds combined with dramatic expressions of sorrow—or a radiant red-haired beauty—you’re likely looking at a masterpiece by Titian.
2. Peter Paul Rubens:
   When you encounter voluptuous forms and even men depicted with visible cellulite, there’s no doubt—it’s a Rubens.
3. Caravaggio:
   If the men in the painting look like women with curly hair, you’ve stumbled upon a Caravaggio.
4. Pieter Bruegel the Elder:
   Crowds of tiny people in everyday scenes? That’s the signature style of Bruegel.
5. Hieronymus Bosch:
   Small figures combined with bizarre and fantastical imagery? Look no further; it’s Bosch.
6. Rococo Charm (François Boucher or Antoine Watteau):
   If adding plump cherubs and delicate lambs wouldn’t disrupt the painting’s composition (or they’re already present), you’re in the whimsical world of Boucher or Watteau.
7. Michelangelo Buonarroti:
   Stunningly beautiful figures, often nude, with physiques resembling modern-day bodybuilders? That’s Michelangelo.
8. Edgar Degas:
   Ballerinas are synonymous with Degas. When you think Degas, you see dancers; when you see dancers, think Degas.
9. El Greco:
   Sharp contrasts, rough textures, and elongated, bearded faces define the unique style of El Greco.
10. Vincent van Gogh:
    Bright, vibrant colors with floral or natural motifs? It’s unmistakably Van Gogh.

Bonus Tip:

• Claude Monet: Think dappled light and shimmering “impressions” of nature.
• Édouard Manet: Expect refined portrayals of people and society.

That’s it! Happy art spotting!

[Created by my cousin Małgosia, a Polish teacher and traveler]