a study of ellsworth kelly and fractions, decimals, and percents m asterpieces in m athematics

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A study of Ellsworth Kelly and Fractions, Decimals, and Percents MASTERPIECES IN MATHEMATICS

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M ORE 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.

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Page 1: A study of Ellsworth Kelly and Fractions, Decimals, and Percents M ASTERPIECES IN M ATHEMATICS

A study of Ellsworth Kelly and Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

MASTERPIECES IN MATHEMATICS

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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.

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HARD EDGE PAINTING

Light bouncing off water.

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COLOR FIELD PAINTINGS

Awnings

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MORE COLOR FIELD PAINTINGS

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EVEN MORE COLOR FIELD PAINTINGS

Inspired by the birds he saw in his bird watching days.

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SOME OTHER COLOR FIELD PAINTINGS