Name:
period:
The BIO -writing about an Artist
These are the three cornerstones of the perfect artist bio. The bio should summarize the artist’s practice (including
medium(s), themes, techniques, and influences), historical context and continued influence Use the Artist Bio sheets
in class and the Internet to complete the worksheet.
Artist’s Name:
Year born/died:
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Nationality:
Art Movement:
Field:
Physical
What medium/media does the artist work in?
What is his or her style like?
What work or works can you talk about that will give a visual description of the above qualities?
Subject matter
What subjects did the artist include in the majority of his/her works?
What are three or more common or characteristic themes depicted in the artist’s work?
Art-Historical
Why is this artist important?
What impact has this artist made on history, or what standard has he or she set in art-making?
What other artists have impacted the artist’s work?
Who were the artist’s peers or teachers?
Context
What historical or political events might have influenced the artist’s works?
Popular Culture
What areas of the arts or popular culture, if any, did this artist incorporate into his or her work?
What areas of the arts (visual, musical or film) or popular culture has this artist’s work been
associated with? (Used in advertising, logos/product design, CD/album covers, music videos,
etc.)
Quotes
List two or more quotes by the artist that can be related to the information in this report:
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