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Хенри Мур 1898–1986
Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist: original voices
Хенри Мур (1898–1986) is the most famous Modernist артист, whose singular vision gave us Falling Warrior и Reclining Figure. Next stand Амрита Шер-Гил, Сидни Роберт Нолан, Барбара Хъпърт и Емили Карър. These 46 артисти, from Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (born 1856) to Абдул Латиф Мохидин (born 1941), came from 21 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Modernist, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Унгарско-индийска Born in Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Австралийски Born in Мъртво море Модернизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Английка Born in Уейкфийлд Модернизъм, Сюрреализъм, Абстракция Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Австро-американска Born in Виена Дванадесеттонова техника; Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Уелизка Born in Хавърфордуест Модернизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
The pivotal moment in Gwen John’s artistic trajectory arrived with her move to Paris in 1903. She deliberately distanced herself from the more conventional techniques she had learned at the Slade School of Art in London, developing a distinctive approach characterized by muted palettes, subtle tonal variations, and an intense focus on capturing the psychological depth of her sitters. She lived a largely secluded life in Meudon, a charming suburb just outside Paris, from 1910 until her death in 1939, producing an astonishing volume of work that received limited recognition during her years.
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Американски Born in Филаделфия Американски модернизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Brazilian Born in Куритиба Modernism, Brutalism
Artigas’s architectural style wasn't static; it was a dynamic process of exploration and refinement, reflecting both the changing currents of global design and his own evolving artistic vision. The initial period, from 1937 to 1945, clearly demonstrates the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright, particularly in his residential designs—a focus on organic forms and a harmonious integration with the surrounding landscape. His journey began at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, where he earned his degree in 1937, an education that would serve as the bedrock for a career defined by innovation and a deep commitment to the Brazilian people.
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Американски Born in Луистън Американски модернизъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругвайски Born in Монтевидео Латинскоамериканска модерност Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
For decades prior to 1921, Figari skillfully balanced his demanding legal and political commitments with sporadic artistic endeavors. His legal training instilled in him an acute observational skill and a sensitivity to the nuances of human interaction, while his literary pursuits honed his ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision. He admired the bold colors and expressive brushwork of artists like Van Gogh and Gauguin, but he resisted adopting their more overtly emotional style.
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Американски Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактен модернизъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
The pivotal moment in Dove’s artistic journey arrived with his move to Paris in 1907. Exhibiting at the Salon d’Automne in 1908 and 1909, he began to develop a style that moved away from direct representation towards an increasingly subjective interpretation of nature. Stieglitz provided Dove with crucial exposure, hosting his first solo exhibition at the 291 gallery in 1912—a landmark event that marked a turning point in American art history.
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Италиански Born in Сасари Новеченто Италиано, Модернизъм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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British-American Modernist watercolor
His use of light and shadow was masterful, lending depth and realism to his subjects. Despite the technical detail, his paintings never feel cold or sterile; there's a warmth and humanity that permeates each piece. His paintings are now included in museum collections across the United States, testament to their artistic merit and historical significance.
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Born in New Malden
Early Influences: Initially influenced by Henry Moore, with whom he worked as a studio assistant from 1951-1953. Turning Point: A 1959 Ford Foundation scholarship led to a transformative trip to the United States, where he encountered American Abstract Expressionism and met key figures like Clement Greenberg, Kenneth Noland, and David Smith.
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Бразилски Born in Рио де Жанейро Абстрактен, Геометричен
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Френска Born in Джохор Бару ['Дивизионизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Абстрактно изкуство']
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Portuguese Born in Lisbon Modernist architecture
Keil do Amaral’s formal artistic training began with studies in advertising design, followed by enrollment in the Architecture course at Lisbon's School of Fine Arts in 1930. This period saw Keil do Amaral embrace purism and rational design principles, evident in projects like the Instituto Pasteur in Porto (1933-1935).
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Португалска Born in Сан Томе Модернизъм, Футуризъм
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Sudanese Born in Omdurman African Modernism, Hurufiyya movement Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Born in the historic city of Omdurman, Sudan, on September 5, 1930, Ibrahim El-Salahi stands as a monumental figure in the landscape of global modernism. While his roots remained firmly planted in Sudanese soil, his artistic consciousness was shaped by a globalized perspective. Cultural Diplomacy through Art: Through his unique aesthetic, he bridged the gap between Islamic traditions and Western modernist movements.
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Иракски Born in Тикрит Пан-арабски модернизъм, Абстракционизъм, Хуруфия
AllPaintingsStore, виртуалният музей за ценители на изкуството. wikipedia.org – за обща информация за художествените движения и биографии. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ – за конкретни произведения, биографии на артисти и исторически контекст в изкуството.
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Американец Born in Лисабон Ренесанс на Харлем Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Portuguese Born in Leiria Modernist Art Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
This period also saw him expanding his horizons beyond France; a brief excursion into Italy in 1907 exposed him to Italian Impressionism, fostering a comparative understanding of stylistic approaches that would later enrich his unique visual language.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Canadian Born in Toronto Modernism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Historical Presence: Her active participation in major national exhibitions that helped establish a distinct Canadian identity in the global art dialogue. As we look back on her century-long life, which concluded in 1996, we see an artist who did not merely observe the changing world but actively participated in its transformation through the power of paint and vision. The artistic soul of Housser was forged in the prestigious halls of the Ontario College of Art, where she studied between 1913 and 1918.
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Канадска Born in Ошава Модернизъм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard и L\ са само няколко примера за нейните завладяващи творби, които продължават да резонират с публиката и днес.
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Испанска Born in Листуел Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразилски Born in Рио де Жанейро Бразилски модернизъм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сао Пауло Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (ескиз), изложен в Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, е прекрасен пример за неговото умение да улавя същността на бразилските пейзажи.
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Аржентинско-бразилски Born in Ланус Арт деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
The Pier, завладяваща картина с масло върху платно, експонирана в Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - Brasília в Бразилия, която може да бъде открита в колекцията на AllPaintingsStore.,baiana,sambando,série,bonfim&">Baiana Sambando - Série Bonfim, жизненост в перото, съхранявана в Museu de Arte da Bahia в Салвадор, Бразилия, и видима на уебсайта на AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилски Born in Ресифи Кубизъм и Модернизъм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Бразилски Born in Сао Пауло Абстрактна живопис, Grupo Santa Helena Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралиец Born in Сумър Хил Модернизъм, Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Бразилия | 7 |
|---|---|
| САЩ | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Обединено кралство | 3 |
| Австралия | 3 |
| Италия | 3 |
| Португалия | 3 |
| Уругвай | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 6 |
| 1880s | 4 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| 1930s | 3 |
| 1940s | 2 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to Хенри Мур (#1); Амрита Шер-Гил (#2) and Сидни Роберт Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Хенри Мур (#1), Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Сидни Роберт Нолан (#3), Барбара Хъпърт (#4) и Емили Карър (#5).
The highest-ranked артисти born in Бразилия are Тарсила До Амарал (#8), Жоан Батиста Виланова Артагас (#12), Атос Булкао Де Алмейда Лима (#23), Ди Кавалканти (#41) и Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42).
The highest-ranked артисти born in САЩ are Джон Марин (#10), Стьюърт Девис (#11), Марсдън Хартли (#13), Артур Гарфийлд Доу (#16) и Уилям Хенри Джонсън (#35).
The earliest-born артист in this list is Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42), born in 1856.
Бразилия: 7 of the 46 артисти in this list were born there, then САЩ (5) и Канада (4).
Монтевидео: 2 of the артисти in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked living артисти in this list are Абдул Латиф Мохидин (#24) и Ibrahim El-Salahi (#31).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Национална галерия на Канада (3), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (3) и The Hepworth Wakefield (2).
This list includes 9 women: Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Барбара Хъпърт (#4), Емили Карър (#5), Тарсила До Амарал (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Мариеда Ди Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) и Изабел Маклафлин (#39).
Most артисти in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these артисти.
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