Five Artist I Would Use in My Class

1. Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and a scientist from the early Renaissance. While he lived in Milan, Italy he painted his ‘Last Supper’. In Florence, Italy he painted “Mona Lisa”. Leonardo da Vinci was an amazing artist whose works are still admired by many.

2. Pablo Picasso: Born in Spain he is one of the most well known artist of the 20th century. He is most known for his period of cubism.

3. Jacob Lawrence: He used his art to tell stories and his art depicted historical events. He was inspired by the sites of Harlem. He wanted to teach people who didn't know a bout their heritage through his art.

4. Michelangelo: He showed mastery of the human figure in his paintings. He is known for painting the Sistine Chapel.

5. Van Gogh: One of the most tragic artist to live. His early paintings were of poor people he used to help. He known for painting Starry Night.