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- 1. Norman Rockwell By Brendan Chu June 6, 2010
2. Vital Statistics
- Born on Febuary 3, 1894
- Died at the age of 84 on November 8, 1978
- He is an American Male artist
3. Personal Background
- Rockwell was denied from the U.S. navy for being to short and to light
- After marrying his first Wife he was treated to psychiatric treatment
4. Key Historical Events
- During World War 2 to represent the nations freedoms Rockwell painted theFour Freedoms
- As segregation wascoming to an end and Ruby Bridges was to be the first African Americans to go to a white public school Rockwell was influenced to paint about more serious topics like racism
5. Stylistic Traits
- In nearly all of Rockwell's of paintings he paints with great realism
- Law student,1927
- No swimming , 1921
- Mines America Cole , 1944
6. Stylistic Traits
- Rockwell most commonly painted in oil pastels
- Pretty Woman , 1960 (to the left)
- Girl Reading the post, 1941
- Artist Facing blank Canvas (deadline) , 1938
7. Stylistic Traits
- In the Majority of Rockwell's paintings he paints and depicts typical American lifestyle
- A Scout is Helpful, 1939 (to the left)
- Freedom of want , 1942
- Boy in a dinning car, 1946
8. Stylistic Traits
- Towards his later years he starts to paint about American politics
- Freedom of Speech 1942 (in the background)
- The Peace Corps., 1966
- The Problem We All Live with, 1964 (to the Left)
9. Thanks, Questions?