How did Romero Britto become an artist?...How did Romero Britto become an artist? Romero loved art...

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How did Romero Britto become an artist? Romero loved art from an early age. He taught himself and would paint at any given opportunity. He would use his imagination to paint on surfaces, such as newspaper and cardboard. “Art is too important not to share.” Romero Britto Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist. He is a pop artist.

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Page 1: How did Romero Britto become an artist?...How did Romero Britto become an artist? Romero loved art from an early age. He taught himself and would paint at any given opportunity. He

How did Romero Britto become an artist?Romero loved art from an early age.

He taught himself and would paint at any given opportunity.

He would use his imagination to paint on surfaces, such as newspaper and cardboard.

“Art is too important not to share.”

Romero Britto

Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist.

He is a pop artist.

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What is special about his work?He uses features of pop art and cubism.

He uses:pattern

bright, bold coloursblack border lines

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What is pop art?Pop art first came to Britain in the mid 1950s.

It is classed as modern art.

It is based around popular culture, including advertising and comic books.

It uses bright colours and bold patterns.

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What is cubism?

Cubism first became popular in the early 1950s.

It is classed as modern art.

It was brought about by an artist called Pablo Picasso.

Pictures were separated into geometric shapes.

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Examples of His Work

Romero Britto has created work for many popular brands.

His work is also displayed in many popular places, such as airports.

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The Royal Family

In 2011, Romero Britto created portraits of the Royal Family.

Take a look at some of the portraits he created.

Discuss it… Which members of the Royal Family did you spot?

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