1981
Shells (Jim Dine, 1981)
Jim Dine (1935) made Shells. It dates from 1981. It measures 116 × 121 cm.
- 1981
- 116 × 121 cm
Shells, in brief
- Title
- Shells
- Artist
- Jim Dine (1935)
- Artist born in
- Cincinnati, United States
- Date
- 1981
- Dimensions
- 116 × 121 cm
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Jim Dine, Shells (1981).
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About the artist, Jim Dine
1935, United States
Jim Dine
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Jim Dine, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1935, emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the gap between Abstract Expressionism and the burgeoning Pop Art movement. His formative years were steeped in artistic exploration, beginning with evening classes at the Art Academy of Cincinnati under the tutelage of Paul Chidlaw – an experience that instilled within him a deep appreciation for draftsmanship and direct observation. This early training was further solidified by his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University in 1957, laying the groundwork for a career defined by its restless innovation and deeply personal iconography. Dine’s artistic sensibility wasn't solely shaped by formal education; it was profoundly influenced by his upbringing.