10 Greatest Painters Of All Time

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The title of "greatest painters of all time" often depends on personal taste, but there are several artists whose influence, skill, and impact on the history of art have cemented their status as legends

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1. Leonardo da Vinci: Known for masterpieces like 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper', Leonardo was a Renaissance polymath whose works are renowned for their composition, depth, and subtle use of light and shadow

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2. Michelangelo: Another giant of the Renaissance, Michelangelo was a master sculptor, painter, and architect. His frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and 'The Last Judgment' are among the most influential works

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3. Vincent van Gogh: A Dutch post-impressionist, Van Gogh's use of colour and emotion in works like 'Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers' has made him one of the most beloved artists in history

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4. Pablo Picasso: A Spanish painter and sculptor, Picasso was a co-founder of Cubism. His work spans a wide range of styles, with 'Guernica' and 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' being particularly iconic

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5. Rembrandt: A Dutch Baroque painter, Rembrandt is best known for his portraits and use of light and shadow. 'The Night Watch' and The 'Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' are his most famous works

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6. Claude Monet: A founder of French Impressionism, Monet's works like 'Water Lilies' and 'Impression', 'Sunrise' are celebrated for their vibrant light and colour

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7. Johannes Vermeer: A Dutch painter known for his masterful treatment of light, Vermeer's works like 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and 'The Milkmaid' are revered for their delicate beauty

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8. Raphael: An Italian painter of the High Renaissance, Raphael is admired for his clarity of form and composition in works like 'The School of Athens' and 'The Sistine Madonna'

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9. Caravaggio: An Italian Baroque painter, Caravaggio's use of light and shadow and realistic depiction of human figures are evident in works like 'The Calling of St Matthew' and 'Judith Beheading Holofernes'

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10. Jackson Pollock: An American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, Pollock is best known for his drip paintings, such as 'No. 5', '1948', which revolutionised modern art

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