American Painters Day

American Painters Day is an annual celebration of American artists. Many of them created beautiful canvases that became known throughout the world and took a strong position in the cultural heritage of the country. The holiday is celebrated annually on February 3rd.

History

The main purpose of the holiday is to thank American artists for their significant contribution to the country’s cultural heritage. It is believed that the holiday was created in honor of Norman Rockwell, who was born on February 3, 1894 in New York. This man for a very long life (84 years) created a huge number of paintings and illustrations.

In his work, Norman often resorted to exaggerated realism. He was not afraid to expose the vices of that society, paying attention to preserving the true atmosphere of that era. Rockwell began to show his desire for the fine arts at the age of 14, when he was just beginning to receive an appropriate education. The desire to draw accompanied the artist from childhood to old age. He was on fire with it.

Rockwell’s work has been highly acclaimed both in the United States and in other countries. During the Second World War, he created illustrations that reflected the life of American society in this terrible time.

Interesting facts

• The artist was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.
• Hyperrealism is a direction in art where much attention is paid to details and specific features of an object or phenomenon. As a result, the picture does not just depict some event, but creates certain images with a certain mood, which is formed through the general perception of the picture.
• Fine art has been known since ancient times. Archaeological finds confirm this fact. Millennia ago, ancient people painted pictures on the walls of caves. Most often they depicted events from the daily life of people or were dedicated to something mythical.

How to celebrate

Check out American Painters Day for the work of Norman Rockwell. Find out more interesting facts about his life. The holiday is a good reason to visit art exhibitions. We recommend using the services of a guide who will tell a brief history of each painting.

Tell about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users if they are familiar with Rockwell’s work? What impression did the artist’s work leave?

When is American Painters Day celebrated in 2024?

American Painters Day is observed on February 3 each year.

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