David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle is an American photographer. Popularized in the 1980's, he was discovered by Andy Warhol and was hired to take pictures for his magazine, Interview. His work appeared on the covers of many major magazines, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Rolling Stone. LaChapelle is also well known for his social messages, most famously when he photographed a gay couple kissing at the height of the "Don't ask, don't tell" debates in America, barring openly gay or lesbian people from military service. He has also photographed many, many, many celebrities as a part of his work, including Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tupac, Brittany Spears, Cher, Drew Barrymore, and so many others. His work often references older art pieces with a modern-day twist and is known for vibrant colors and a "pop" type feel.

Composite Creatures

Composite creatures are mythological creatures in art that are composed of several animals body parts. The most common composite creature is a chimera, a female fire- breathing monster composed of a lion, goat, and serpent. Another popular composite creature is the sphynx, which is seen in a lot of Egyptian history. Composite creatures usually symbolize divinity, but now have various meanings in modern art.

Post Modernism

Postmodernist Art

Postmodernist art is a wide variety of art that began in the 1970's and on. Postmodernist art rejected the aesthetics of modern art, which came before postmodernism. Different forms include conceptual art, performance art, installations, and others. Popular postmodernism artists include Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and David Salle. Postmodernism is a reaction against modernism, defying the modernism standards of a utopian vision of life.