Fernando Botero
1932 · Colombian · 30 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)Exaggerated ProportionsVoluminous FormsSaturated ColorsSubtle ModelingSatirical Commentary
artist bio
Fernando Botero is a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, known for his signature style of depicting people and figures in exaggerated, voluminous forms, which he refers to as "Boterismo." His work often satirizes political figures and social life, while also paying homage to classical art and Latin American culture.
what you'll learn
Studying Botero's work allows students to explore the use of exaggerated form for expressive purposes and to understand how artists can reinterpret classical themes with a unique, contemporary vision. Students can also learn about the use of art as social commentary.
related: Diego Rivera, Joan Miro
30 artworks
Battista Sforza (after Piero della Francesca)
1998
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Family Scene
1969
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Official Portrait of the Military Junta
1971
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Excursion to the Ecumenical Cioncile
1972
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The Sisters
1969
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The Designers
2000
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Frank Lloyd and His Family in Paradise Island
1972
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After Mantegna
1980
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The Murder of Anna Rosa Caderonne (1)
1969
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Children Fortunes
1968
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Family
1983
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The Family
1966
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House Mariduque
1970
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Woman Eating a Bannana
1982
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Flower Pot
1974
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Federico da Montefeltro (after Piero della Francesca)
1998
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The House of Amanda Ramirez
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The Street
1987
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Woman with Flowers
1976
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The Captain
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Lefty and His Gang
1987
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Delphine
1972
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Self-Portrait the Day of the First Communion
1970
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The Cuisine
1970
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Portrait of a Family
1974
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Madonna with Child
1965
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Still Life with Coffee Pot
1977
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Mona Lisa
1978
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Promenade
1979
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The President and First Lady (2)
1989
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