20th Century Art

Known for his haunting landscapes and unusual glimpses into American lives, Edward Hopper's work also chronicled bygone scenes.

Nov 16, 2009 - Meg Nola

Joseph Stella, Umberto Romano and O. Louis Guglielmi all immigrated to the United States from Italy and later created artwork reflective of the American experience.

Aug 31, 2009 - Meg Nola

Both artist and critic, the independent-minded Fairfield Porter explored realistic scenes and landscapes at a time when Abstract-Expressionism was in vogue.

Aug 6, 2009 - Meg Nola

In the early 1920s, Georgia O'Keeffe's long, hot, crowded upstate New York summers with the Stieglitz clan prompted her to turn an old shack into a creative retreat.

Jul 22, 2009 - Meg Nola

Henri Matisse's interaction with a model known simply as Lorette brought about a vivid breakthrough in the artist's approach and style.

Jun 15, 2009 - Meg Nola

Artist and teacher Umberto Romano's work mirrored his versatility, passion and compassion.

Mar 25, 2009 - Meg Nola

Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.

Mar 17, 2009 - Meg Nola

Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.

Mar 11, 2009 - Meg Nola

Georgia O'Keeffe and Sonia Delaunay's early abstract works showed a gorgeous use of color and form and put the artists on an equal level with their male contemporaries.

Mar 4, 2009 - Meg Nola

John Sloan's talent and compassion for humanity made him one of the Ashcan School's greatest artists.

Feb 4, 2009 - Meg Nola

Though his career was cut short by World War I, August Macke nonetheless left behind many beautiful and richly colored Expressionist works.

Jan 13, 2009 - Meg Nola

Discover the wintry charm of paintings by Ashcan School artists Robert Henri, John Sloan, William Glackens and George Wesley Bellows.

Dec 5, 2008 - Meg Nola

The youngest artist of The Eight, Everett Shinn's life and work revolved around the bright lure of the theater and fascinating city scenes.

Nov 29, 2008 - Meg Nola

Picasso's depression over the 1901 suicide of his friend Carlos Casagemas initiated a series of somber yet striking paintings known as The Blue Period.

Nov 19, 2008 - Meg Nola

Picasso's beautifully haunting Family of Saltimbanques shows the work of an artist moving from one phase of greatness to the next.

Nov 10, 2008 - Meg Nola

From the Dust Bowl to a winter's day in Central Park, various views of the 1930s Great Depression show its effects and influences on artists of the time.

Nov 4, 2008 - Meg Nola

Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living.

Oct 24, 2008 - Meg Nola

Determined and adventurous Jane Peterson made great strides in the world of art.

Sep 21, 2008 - Meg Nola

Bellows' talent was boosted by an intense vitality and curiosity towards life. Well-known for his boxing-related work, he also excelled at landscapes and portaits.

Sep 13, 2008 - Meg Nola

Beautiful and free-spirited Suzanne Valadon went from artist's model to artist and led a truly bohemian life.

Aug 25, 2008 - Meg Nola

Although not as well-known as Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo's vividly unique paintings make her one of Mexico's premier 20th century artists.

Aug 18, 2008 - Meg Nola

Though not an official member, Thomson was closely allied with the Canadian Group of Seven artists. His suspicious death in 1917 cut short a brilliant emerging career.

Jul 27, 2008 - Meg Nola

Learn a bit more about Salvador Dalí's 1931 painting featuring the famous melting clocks.

Jul 23, 2008 - Meg Nola

One of America's first modernists, Hartley's diverse paintings reflect his distinct individuality.

Jul 7, 2008 - Meg Nola

Goyo's beautiful woodblock portraits of women are renowned for their combination of traditional Japanese style with a distinctly modern allure.

Jun 25, 2008 - Meg Nola