Union List of Artist Names facts for kids
The Union List of Artist Names (ULAN) is like a huge online phone book, but instead of phone numbers, it has information about artists and architects! It's a special database that helps people learn about artists from all over the world and from different times in history.
ULAN lists their names, any other names they used, and details about their lives. It also tells you about people who supported artists (called patrons) and what kind of portraits they painted. The ULAN is managed by the Getty Research Institute, which started creating this database in 1984.
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What is the ULAN?
The ULAN is a big collection of facts about people who create art and buildings. Think of it as a super organized library just for artists and architects. It helps students, researchers, and anyone curious about art history find reliable information.
Why is the ULAN Important?
The ULAN is very helpful because it:
- Helps people find correct names for artists, even if they used different names.
- Connects artists to their artworks and the people they worked for.
- Makes it easier to study art history by providing a central place for information.
- Is used by museums, libraries, and schools around the world.
What Kind of Information Can You Find?
When you look up an artist in the ULAN, you can find:
- Names: Their real name, nicknames, or names they used for their art.
- Life Story: When and where they were born and died.
- Jobs: What kind of artist they were (like a painter, sculptor, or architect).
- Connections: Who their teachers were, who their students were, or who they worked with.
- Patrons: People or groups who paid them to create art.
- Artworks: Sometimes it mentions famous pieces they created.
Who Manages the ULAN?
The ULAN is run by the Getty Research Institute. This institute is part of the J. Paul Getty Trust, which is a big organization dedicated to art. The Getty Research Institute works to gather and share information about art and art history. They started building the ULAN database in 1984, and it has grown a lot since then.
Images for kids
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Sample ULAN Record, Mark Rothko continued.
See also
In Spanish: Union List of Artist Names para niños
