Rubens Part 2
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Peter Paul Rubens was the most sought-after painter in northern Europe during the seventeenth century. This Flemish Baroque painter was also a diplomat, linguist, and scholar. He was the greatest exponent of the vitality, dynamism, and sensuous exuberance of Baroque painting. His dynamic, emotional style with its rich texture, vivid color, strong darks and lights and lively movement has influenced Western art to the present day. He also had a favorite color that he included in most all his paintings. Rubens produced both secular and religious themed works. His secular works included mythological, historical, and allegorical subjects. Rubens masterpieces include both portraits and landscapes. He ran a large famous company [studio] that produced paintings, drawings and tapestries.
- Allen has produced art and taught studio art and art history for most of his life. He was fortunate to come from generations of artists. His mother taught him oil painting at a young age. His undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate education was in studio art and art history. Allen has taught high school to graduate-level classes. Over the years, he has been recognized by various organizations for his teaching and artwork. He has been active for decades in local and national art organizations, including representing D.C. art educators at the national level for a decade. Allen teaches over 175 studio art classes and over 230 art history classes.
Reamer Allen
Reamer, Allen - has as produced art and taught studio art and art history for most of his life. He was fortunate to come from generations of artists. His mother taught him oil painting at a young age. His undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate education was in studio art and art history. Allen has taught high school to graduate-level classes. Over the years, he has been recognized by various organizations for his teaching and artwork. He has been active for decades in local and national art organizations, including representing D.C. art educators at the national level for a decade. Allen teaches over 175 studio art classes and over 230 art history classes.