Norman Rockwell. 1894 to 1978. His Life. He was born on Feb. 3 1894 in New York City. At age 14 he transferred from high school to the Chase Art School. He transferred to 2 more art schools before during this time he did artwork for St. Nicholas magazine and Boy’s Life magazine. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Norman Rockwell1894 to 1978
His LifeHe was born on Feb. 3 1894 in New York City.At age 14 he
transferred from high school to the Chase Art School. He
transferred to 2 more art schools before during this time he did
artwork for St. Nicholas magazine and Boys Life magazine.His first
big break came when at age 19 he illustrated the book Tell Me
Why.
His CareerAt age 19 he became the Art Editor for Boys
Life.During WWI he tried to enlist in the Navy but he was rejected
due to be underweight. He instead was given the commission to be a
military artist.In 1916 he got his first painting published as the
cover for the Saturday Evening Post. This would start a 40 year
career with this magazine.
Personal LifeRockwell was married three times. His second wife
Mary Barstow(a school teacher) he had 3 children with and they
remained married until her death in 1959. He remarried (another
teacher) in 1961to Mary Punderson. It was Mary that help found the
Norman Rockwell Museum.
His WorkRockwell did most of his most famous work while he work
for the Saturday Evening Post. The Four Freedoms which was also
done to help the war effort and help sell war bonds. He also did
work for Popular Science and illustrated over 40 books. He was
commissioned to do portraits of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and
Nixon. In 1977 Rockwell received the the Presidential medal of
Freedom.
More RockwellAfter leaving Saturday Evening Post. Rockwell
worked for Look Magazine. It was at look that he created some of
his most controversial images. He dealt with what controversial
topics as well as major historical events (i.e.segregation) that
were taking place during that time. (i.e. man landing on the
moon)
A Full LifeNorman Rockwell worked up until his death. His images
gave so much to the fabric of our country. Its truly chronicles the
our society, history, and memories that generations far after ours
will enjoy. Rockwell passed away on Nov. 8th 1978 at age 84 of
Emphysema.
As A Side NoteRockwells work is impart exhibited at Norman
Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge. Rockwell produced over 4,000 works.
Many of them were destroyed by fire at his studio. The remaining
works, which are many are held either in museums or private
collections.During his life and even after may art historians have
been dismissive of Rockwell's work due to the fact he was an
illustrator. However, his artwork has had a major impact on other
artist as well popular culture.If the art critics are correct about
Rockwells importance in Art History then he work titled Breaking
Home Ties should not have sold for $15.4 million at a 2006 Sothebys
auction.
