SOL LEWITTBorn: September 9, 1928Died: April 8, 2007 Age 78

PAINTINGS

MOVEMENTS

Sol LeWitt was involved in Conceptual art and Minimalism.

Family originated from Russia. Also were Jewish decent. But he was born in America in Connecticut.

CHARACTERISTICS OF HIS ART

1.) His paintings were either colorful or black and white2.) His paintings were mostly huge and on walls no portraits3.) You can easily tell what he was trying to draw4.) Mostly drew minimal art5.) All of his paintings were simple

Painter Sculpture Drawer

Medium

INFLUENCES

Sol LeWitt mother was a great artist that taught him the basics of art.

When he visited Europe his love for art started when he saw lots of beautiful paintings.

INTERESTING FACTS

1.) From Jewish Decent2.) Mom was also an artist3.) Served in the Korean War4.) Favorite museum was Museum of Modern art in New York5.) He has been in contests with tons of other famous artists6.) He became an art teacher

7.) He died from cancer8.) All his painting are BIG9.) Usually only paints on walls10.) His sculptures were so big people called them structures instead of sculptures

WHY I CHOSE HIM

I chose Sol LeWitt because his art is simple, easy to understand, colorful. He can make a room more alive just by painting on the wall.