1. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519):
- Italian Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor.
- Famous works include the "Mona Lisa", "The Last Supper", and "Vitruvian Man".
- Recognized for his mastery of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other fields.
2. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890):
- Dutch post-impressionist painter.
- Known for his vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and emotional intensity in his paintings.
- Notable works include "Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "The Potato Eaters".
3. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973):
- Spanish painter, sculptor, ceramicist, and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Co-founder of Cubism, an avant-garde art movement.
- Famous works include "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", "Guernica", and "The Weeping Woman".
4. Michelangelo (1475-1564):
- Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, and poet.
- Known for his highly detailed sculptures, including "David" and "Pietà".
- Also renowned for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican.
5. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669):
- Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker.
- Noted for his innovative use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, in his paintings.
- Famous works include "The Night Watch", "Self-Portrait", and "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp".
6. Claude Monet (1840-1926):
- French painter and one of the founders of Impressionism.
- Known for his landscapes and plein air (outdoor) painting.
- Notable works include "Impression, Sunrise", "Water Lilies", and "Rouen Cathedral" series.
7. Frida Kahlo (1907-1954):
- Mexican painter known for her unique style of self-portraits.
- Her works often reflect her physical suffering and emotional pain.
- Notable works include "The Two Fridas", "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird", and "Viva la Vida".
8. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956):
- American painter, one of the key figures in the Abstract Expressionism movement.
- Known for his "drip painting" technique, where paint is dripped onto a horizontal canvas.
- Notable works include "Number 1A, 1948", "Convergence", and "Blue Poles".
9. Yayoi Kusama (1929-present):
- Japanese contemporary artist, known for her immersive installations, sculptures, and paintings.
- Often incorporates repetitive patterns, dots, and vibrant colors in her works.
- Notable works include "Infinity Mirror Rooms", "Pumpkin sculptures", and "Flower paintings".
It's important to recognize that this list is not exhaustive and represents only a few examples of renowned artists. There are numerous other talented artists who have made significant contributions to the art world.