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Painter, etcher and sculptor was born in Dijon. His father was an accountant, and came from the neig

Painter, etcher and sculptor was born in Dijon. His father was an accountant, and came from the neighbouring village of Véronnes. Young Legros frequently visited the farms of his relatives, and the peasants and landscapes of that part of France are the subjects of many of his pictures and etchings.

Was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist. Alfons Maria Mucha was born in the town of Iv

Was a Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist. Alfons Maria Mucha was born in the town of Ivancice, Moravia (today's region of Czech Republic). His singing abilities allowed him to continue his education through high school in the Moravian capital of Brno, even though drawing had been his first love since childhood. He worked at decorative painting jobs in Moravia, mostly painting theatrical scenery, then in 1879 moved to Vienna to work for a leading Viennese theatrical design company, while informally furthering his artistic education.

Was a French sculptor. Combined with his realistic style, many of Coronnier's themes are progressive

Was a French sculptor. Combined with his realistic style, many of Coronnier's themes are progressive and socially minded, for example his Les Miséreux (the Destitute), Les Pauvres gens (the Poor), and L'inoculation et la fermentation (Innoculation and Fermentation), all to be seen at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille.

Is a master dancer and drummer from the West African nation of Guinea. Yansané is a member of the S

Is a master dancer and drummer from the West African nation of Guinea. Yansané is a member of the Susu ethnic group.Since age seven, Alseny Yansané has been immersed in the musical and dance tradition of his native country, Guinea, West Africa. Alseny Yansané is a renowned dancer, and acrobat and 14 year member of Les Ballets Africains. Yansané has worked with some of Guinea’s most reputable performance groups, including Kemoko Sano’s Ballet Merveilles and Jean Macuely’s Ballet Sanke.

Was an American Impressionist painter best remembered for his impressionist landscapes. Born in Chic

Was an American Impressionist painter best remembered for his impressionist landscapes. Born in Chicago, Illinois, his art education included training at the Art Institute of Chicago (where he enrolled at Saturday classes at the age of 11), the Art Students League of New York, and in the atelier of William Merritt Chase. He spent much of his early career working in Paris, France. He served in the US Army as an aerial photographer during World War I. [1]In 1920 he and his wife relocated to Pasadena, California. He taught fine art at Occidental College, and was director of the Stickney Memorial School of Art in Pasadena.

Is a popular singer from Russia. She competed in Eurovision Sog Contest 2000 in which she came in se

Is a popular singer from Russia. She competed in Eurovision Sog Contest 2000 in which she came in second place giving her recognition all over Europe as well. Alsou(means "the rose water" in the Tartar language) is an ethnic Tatar. She was born in Bögelmä, Tatarstan. Her father, Ralif Rafilovich Safin is a Russian oligarch, a former LUKoil executive and a current member of the Federal Council, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament.

A musician, cultural activist and martyred freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He is a

A musician, cultural activist and martyred freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War. He is also a language activist of the Language Movement and composer of Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano - the famous song written to commemorate of the event.Altaf Mahmud came to Dhaka in 1950 and joined in Dhumketu Shilpi Shongho. Later he became the music director of the institution. In 1956, Mahmud was invited to Vienna Peace Conference. But he was unable to attend as his passport was confiscated by the government at Karachi. There he stayed until 1963 and took talim of classical music to Ustad Abdul Kader Khan. He also associated dance director Ghanashyam and music director Debu Bhattacharya.

Was an American jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recor

Was an American jazz musician and band leader in the swing era. He was one of the best-selling recording artists from 1939 to 1942, leading one of the best known "Big Bands". Miller's signature recordings include, "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000". While travelling to entertain U.S. troops in France during World War II, Miller's plane disappeared in bad weather. His body was never found.

The American artist, was a painter, historical artist, muralist, portraitist, illustrator, and teach

The American artist, was a painter, historical artist, muralist, portraitist, illustrator, and teacher of art.Enormously productive and successful, Tobey was much sought after as a creator of work that is figurative and realistic, in a frankly illustrational style: impressively and competently made to fulfill the requirements of his patrons. For his historical paintings and murals, he prided himself on doing the research necessary to get period details exactly right. Nevertheless, Tobey also created - with equal enthusiasm - a huge body of other works in several invented styles that depart sometimes quite radically from the conservative illustrational mode.

Is a Kazakh singer who rose to popularity after placing third (Contestant NO.320106) in SuperStar KZ

Is a Kazakh singer who rose to popularity after placing third (Contestant NO.320106) in SuperStar KZ 3, the Kazakh version of Pop Idol.The name "Altyn-ay" is translated from Kazakh language, it means "Golden-moon". She is in the 9th grade. She's graduated from the musical school specializing in class of "fortepiano". Altynay is very passionate about music and singing. Song is her soul; she sings all the time and everywhere.

Was an influential English folk and blues songwriter, guitarist and singer, noted for his distinctiv

Was an influential English folk and blues songwriter, guitarist and singer, noted for his distinctive and original folk-rock guitar style and his often darkly humorous lyrics.His main business became manufacture of his Ashworth range of instrument pickups

The full name of singer popularly known as Gita Gutawa. She is an Indonesian singer with soprano voc

The full name of singer popularly known as Gita Gutawa. She is an Indonesian singer with soprano vocal. She is also a daughter of Indonesian popular musician, Erwin Gutawa.She also sang the Indonesian version of Freshlyground's Doo Bee Doo with same title

Was one of the United States's pioneers in landscape painting and genre works.In 1814, at the age of

Was one of the United States's pioneers in landscape painting and genre works.In 1814, at the age of twenty-two, he began his professional career, opening a studio on School Street in Boston. During his first ten years as a painter, he set the tone of his

Was an American modern dancer and choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater o

Was an American modern dancer and choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on 92nd Street in New York City. He died of AIDS, at the age of 58.When Ailey began creating dance, he drew upon his "blood memories" of Texas, the blues, spirituals, and gospel as inspiration, which resulted in the creation of his most popular and critically acclaimed work "Revelations".

Was an American pop singer. A graduate of St. Louis's Summers High (also attended by Luther Ingram,

Was an American pop singer. A graduate of St. Louis's Summers High (also attended by Luther Ingram, Billy Davis, and Anna Mae Bullock [better known as Tina Turner]), Alvin and three brothers moved to Chicago, where they sang and danced while in search of

Was an American jazz pianist.In 1946, Coggins met Miles Davis while stationed at Jefferson Barracks

Was an American jazz pianist.In 1946, Coggins met Miles Davis while stationed at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri. After his discharge he began playing piano professionally, working with Davis on several of his Blue Note and Prestige releases. Coggins also

An American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ri

An American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride. He has released a new album once every two years since his 1996 debut At the Speed of Life until his most recent Full Circle, which was released in October 2006.Xzibit is a member of the West Coast Crew, a loose collective of West Coast rappers including Tha Alkaholiks and King Tee. After touring with them in 1995, Loud Records released the young rapper's debut album, At the Speed of Life in 1996. He expanded his following with a series of albums beginning in the late 1990s, ultimately aligning himself with hip hop kingpin Dr. Dre. Xzibit's big breakthrough came when he joined Snoop Dogg for the Dr. Dre-produced hit, "Bitch Please." What followed were some high profile guest appearances on Dr. Dre's 6x platinum album 2001

Best known as A.P. Carter, was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family group,

Best known as A.P. Carter, was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family group, one of the most notable acts in the history of Country music.On June 18, 1915, he married Sara Dougherty and they had three children: Gladys (Millard), Jan

Is an English pop singer and stage actor.In the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an u

Is an English pop singer and stage actor.In the early 1960s, Shane Fenton and The Fentones were an unknown teenage band who recorded a demo tape and mailed it in to a BBC programme with the hope of being picked to appear on TV. While awaiting a reply from

Is an American singer. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, he is the only vocalist in history to win i

Is an American singer. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, he is the only vocalist in history to win in three separate categories: jazz, pop, and R&B. He won the aforementioned Grammys within a span of four consecutive decades

Is a Bulgarian artist best known as a painter of naïve art. His paintings depict mostly landscapes,

Is a Bulgarian artist best known as a painter of naïve art. His paintings depict mostly landscapes, village life and festivals.In 1963 Nedelchev and Monev journeyed widely through rural Bulgaria, sketching and painting, and attempting to make contact with other artists as they travelled.

Was a Portuguese artist, working in the style of the vanguard of his time. Although he lived a short

Was a Portuguese artist, working in the style of the vanguard of his time. Although he lived a short life, his workmanship was legendary.

A Singer/songwriter from Spain. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold more than 6 milli

A Singer/songwriter from Spain. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold more than 6 million albums worldwide.Amaia is the oldest of 2 girls. She attended UPV/EHU studying Chemistry, where she met the rest of the band members. When the band became famous, she switched studies to Psychology at the UNED. She later stopped studying.In recent years, her life has taken a big turn. She has gone from being a normal girl to a singer known by everyone and she is still surprised with each new aspect of her life. But in the end remains sociable, fun and very accessible. She has a teacher for breathing techniques and placing the voice, and although she can not attend to classes regularly due to lack of time, it was noticed the benefits of what she learned. Montero had nodules in the throat when in 1998 recorded Dile al sol but after the first tour the nodules were removed.

A Lebanese singer, model and pop icon. She is currently one of the most active Lebanese singers and

A Lebanese singer, model and pop icon. She is currently one of the most active Lebanese singers and has given a number of concerts throughout the world and has made countless TV appearances. After her lengthy career as a fashion model, Hijazi released her

Was a Swedish artist and painter, from 1856 a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.Her drawin

Was a Swedish artist and painter, from 1856 a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.Her drawings made the artist and art teacher Carl Gustaf Qvarnström include her as one of the four women accepted as students at the academy in 1849, and in 1850, she became the first woman given an art scholarship form the academy to study art in Paris, which she did at the studies of Coignet and Tissier; she also studied in Düsseldorf and Münich before she returned to Sweden in 1856, were she was elected to the academy.