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Νταβίντ Αλφάρο Σικέιρος 1896–1974
Μεξικανοίς Born in Τσιουάουα Σοσιαλισμός Ρεαλισμός Μυρογραφία Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Social Realist, one artist at a time
Νταβίντ Αλφάρο Σικέιρος (1896–1974) is the most famous Social Realist καλλιτέχνης, whose singular vision gave us Our Present Image και Προσωπογραφία τοπίου Ι. Next stand Κονσταντέν Μενιέ, Σαμουήλ Λουκ Φιλντές, Τόμας Άνναν και Βεντζαμίν Σάν. These 18 καλλιτέχνες, from Τόμας Άνναν (born 1829) to Τσα Μια Τι (born 1931), came from 13 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Social Realist, 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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Μεξικανοίς Born in Τσιουάουα Σοσιαλισμός Ρεαλισμός Μυρογραφία Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Βελγιος Born in Έτερμπεεκ Κοινωνική ρεαλισμός Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Βρετανός Born in Λίβερπουλ Ρεαλισμός Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Scottish Born in Ντάιρσι Social realism, Documentary photography
Thomas Annan, born in 1829 in the small village of Dairsie, Fife, emerged from humble origins as the son of a flax spinner to become one of the most profound witnesses to the human condition.
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Εβραϊκός Αμεريكيός Born in Κάουνας Κοινωνικός Ρεαλισμός Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Russian Social realism
Emigrating to the United States in 1920, he brought with him a perspective shaped by the vastness of his origins and a hunger for the artistic possibilities of his adopted home. Commissioned in 1941 and executed between 1940 and 1948, this sprawling epic consists of twenty-seven panels located within the Rincon Annex Post Office.
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British Born in Μπέρμιγχαμ Newlyn School, Plein Air Painting Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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American Born in Παρίσι Social Realism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Reginald Marsh stands as a pivotal figure in American Social Realism, renowned for his strikingly detailed depictions of New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Turkish Born in Aksaray Social realism
While the Yeniler group explored various themes, İyem’s enduring fame rests primarily on his captivating portraits of women. He favored o il on board, creating textured surfaces that mirrored the complexities of his subjects. Beyond his artistic achievements, İyem’s dedication to portraying the dignity and resilience of ordinary people cemented his place as one of the most significant figures in Turkish ar t history – a painter who captured the soul of his nation through the quiet power of his portraits.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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American Social Realism
Understanding Harry Brodsky requires acknowledging the context of his life – a working-class upbringing in Newark, New Jersey, and his dedication to teaching art at vocational schools. Brodsky’s artistic philosophy centered on observation and empathy. The collection at UCSB’s ADA Museum offers a comprehensive overview of his career, highlighting the breadth and depth of his artistic output.
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Born in Μασαχουσήτη Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
Early Influences: Levine’s formative years were influenced by artists like Hyman Bloom, Chaïm Soutine, Georges Rouault, and Oskar Kokoschka. European Influences: A Fulbright grant in 1951 took him to Europe, where he was deeply affected by the Mannerism of El Greco, inspiring him to exaggerate forms for expressive effect.
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British Born in London Romantic Landscape Painting Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Francis Montague Holl, born in 1845 to a lineage of esteemed engravers, possessed an innate ability to find profound narrative within a single, frozen moment.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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South African Born in Botshabelo Urban Black Art & Social Realism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Gerard Sekoto (1913-1993) stands as a monumental figure in South African art history, recognized not merely for his artistic output but for fundamentally reshaping perceptions of Black identity and experience during the turbulent era of apartheid.
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American Born in Manchester Social Realism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
His path to artistry was far from linear; after brief studies in business at North Carolina State College, he sought broader horizons, traveling aboard a freighter before refining his technique at the Maryland Institute Design and the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
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American Social realism
James Edmund Allen, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries in the American art scene of the early 20th century, nevertheless possessed a singular and profoundly moving vision. Allen’s artistic development was shaped by a confluence of influences, ranging from his early exposure to the rugged landscapes of Montana to his engagement with European art movements.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Figures
| Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο | 2 |
|---|---|
| Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
| Μεξικό | 1 |
| Βέλγιο | 1 |
| Σκωτία | 1 |
| Λιθουανία | 1 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| 1820s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1830s | 1 |
| 1840s | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 3 |
| 1910s | 4 |
| 1930s | 1 |
Every name
Questions
Η πρώτη θέση ανήκει στον Νταβίντ Αλφάρο Σικέιρος (#1), ενώ το βPodium συμπληρώνουν οι Κονσταντέν Μενιέ (#2) και Σαμουήλ Λουκ Φιλντές (#3).
Νταβίντ Αλφάρο Σικέιρος (#1), Κονσταντέν Μενιέ (#2), Σαμουήλ Λουκ Φιλντές (#3), Τόμας Άνναν (#4) και Βεντζαμίν Σάν (#5).
Οι καλλιτέχνες με την υψηλότερη κατάταξη στη λίστα αυτή είναι οι Τσα Μια Τι (#7).
Ο παλαιότερος καλλιτέχνης σε αυτή τη λίστα είναι ο Τόμας Άνναν (#4), γεννημένος το 1829.
Αυτή η λίστα περιλαμβάνει 2 γυναίκες: Ελίζαμπετ Όλντς (#9) και Μινέ Όκουμπο (#15).
Οι περισσότεροι καλλιτέχνες σε αυτή τη λίστα γεννήθηκαν κατά την περίοδο 1890s (5 από 18), μεταξύ 1829 και 1931 συνολικά.
Τα μουσεία που διαθέτουν τα περισσότερα σημαντικά έργα από αυτή τη λίστα είναι τα Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima (1), Βασικό Μουσείο Καλών Τεχνών Αντβέρπη (1) και Salford Museum - Art Gallery (1).
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο: 2 από τα 18 καλλιτέχνες σε αυτή τη λίστα γεννήθηκαν εκεί, ενώ τα Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες (2) και United States (2) γεννήθηκαν αλλού.
“Using casein tempera on white gesso over plaster, Refregier created a visceral narrative that spans centuries of the city's complex evolution.” — από τη βιογραφία του Anton Refregier (#6).
Ο κατάλογός μας περιλαμβάνει 861 έργα αυτών των καλλιτέχνες.
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