Masterpieces in Mathematics Ellsworth KellyThe Artist Ellsworth Kelly born May 31 1923 is an American painter and sculptor associated with Hardedge painting Color Field painting and the ID: 339064
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A study of Ellsworth Kelly and Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Masterpieces in MathematicsSlide2
Ellsworth Kelly—The Artist
Ellsworth Kelly
(born May 31, 1923) is an
American
painter and sculptor associated with
Hard-edge painting
,
Color Field
painting and the
Minimalist
school. His works demonstrate unassuming techniques emphasizing the simplicity of form. Kelly often employs bright colors to enhance his works. Ellsworth Kelly lives and works in
Spencertown
, New York
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More about the artist…
As a child, he liked to watch birds. He felt that helped him develop his sense of shape in natural objects.
As a child and teenager, he was often alone.
He had a stutter until he was in his 20s.
He was in the military in the 1940s during WWII.
He lived in Paris for six years before returning to America.Slide4
Hard Edge Painting
Light bouncing off water.Slide5
Color Field Paintings
AwningsSlide6
More Color Field PaintingsSlide7
Even More Color Field Paintings
Inspired by the birds he saw in his bird watching days.Slide8
Some Other Color Field Paintings