This lecture explores how cinema brings artists and their work to life, highlighting their unique styles, creative processes, and the cultural and historical context in which they lived and worked. Some of the notable films in this genre include “Lust for Life” (1956), a biographical drama about Vincent van Gogh, “Pollock” (2000), about the life and work of abstract expressionist painter, Jackson Pollock. Other artists and films include Michelangelo: “The Agony and the Ecstasy” (1965), Frida Kahlo: “Frida” (2002), Jean-Michel Basquiat: “Basquiat” (1996), and Johannes Vermeer: “Girl with the Pearl Earring” (2003). These films offer audiences an in-depth look at the lives and careers of some of the greatest painters of all time, exploring their triumphs, struggles, and contributions to the art world. In addition to providing a visual representation of the artists and their work, these films also demonstrate the impact that these painters had on society and culture, as well as the influence of their work on future generations.