Joseph Stella

artist bio

Joseph Stella was an Italian-born American Futurist painter, best known for his depictions of American industrial landscapes, especially his images of the Brooklyn Bridge. He synthesized European avant-garde styles with American subjects, contributing significantly to the development of modernism in the United States.

what you'll learn

Studying Stella's work allows students to explore the fusion of European avant-garde techniques with American industrial and natural subjects, and to understand how artists can interpret and celebrate the modern world. Students can also learn about the use of color and geometric forms to convey emotion and meaning.