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Albert bierstadt january 7, 1830 february 18, 1902 was a germanamerican painter best known for his lavish, sweeping landscapes of the american west. The one line in american psycho that will completely. American artist guide to painting techniques submitted by teoh yi chie on november 30, 2016 10. Georg baselitz the revival of german expressionism. In obtaining the subject matter for these works, bierstadt joined several journeys of the westward expansion. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. One of the fascinating aspects of alfred hitchcocks psycho is its strategic use of fine art to help reinforce thematic and dramatic elements of the film. Emin produces work in a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, film, photography, neon text and sewn applique.
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