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Artists & Writers
Whether they wrote, painted, drew, sculpted, or photographed, writers and artists make us look at the world in a different way.
Stephen Ambrose
Popular historian Stephen Ambrose, most well-known for his numerous World War II books, wrote over thirty books and made history a popular pastime.
Matisse
Henri Matisse, leader of the Fauvist movement, was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. Learn more about Matisse and find out how a bout of appendicitis started him on his long career.
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling is the author of the hugely popular Harry Potter books. How did she come up with the complex story of the wizarding world? Where did the name Potter come from? Who was Hermione Granger based upon? Learn more about this famous author in this biography of her life.
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote using the pseudonym Dr. Seuss, remains one of the most famous children's authors in the world. His most famous book, "The Cat in the Hat," continues to be a staple on children's bookshelves.
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was one of the most important artists of pop art, which became extremely popular in the second half of the twentieth century. Though he is best remembered for his paintings of Campbell's soup cans, he also created hundreds of other works.