Famous people art is a form of art that tries to pin down the essence of who people once were, what they stood for, or what they left behind for future generations. This type of art can include both words and images created of or by famous people, and can be
inspiring, provocative, or thought-provoking depending on how the artwork's medium is manipulated and interpreted.
Most of the famous people art that consists of words are quotes by famous, and infamous, people. These works of art can be powerful alone or with images placed as a backdrop to further clarify the meaning to the viewer. Typically this
quote art is from the thinkers and revolutionaries of society. Einstein, Rosa Parks, Winston Churchill,
John Wayne, and even celebrities all have wisdom that has been immortalized through the years.
Another type of famous people art is artwork that is made by a famous artist or featuring a famous person. Two examples of famous artists creating a work featuring famous people is Andy Warhol and his print of '10 Marilyns' as well as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Gray Felt Hat' which features the infamous artist himself. Famous people paintings can come in a variety of styles and colors, as well as having several different purposes. However, whether it is meant to inspire, remind, cajole, or revolutionize the way people think about a subject, this type of art contains a powerful message.
