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Famous Social Realist Umjetnici: 18 Original Voices

David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896–1974) is the most famous Social Realist umjetnik, whose singular vision gave us The March of Humanity i Žena majka. Next stand Constantin Meunier, Samuel Luke Fildes, Thomas Annan i Benjamin Shahn. These 18 umjetnici, from Thomas Annan (born 1829) to Chua Mia Tee (born 1931), came from 12 countries.

Selected by OriginalUniqueArt.com

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.

  1. The March of Humanity od David Alfaro Siqueiros1David Alfaro Siqueiros
  2. Holy-Water Font od Constantin Meunier2Constantin Meunier
  3. The widower od Samuel Luke Fildes3Samuel Luke Fildes

In brief

Social Realist in brief

  • 18Umjetnici
  • 1829–1931Godine izdanja
  • 12Zemlje rođenja
  • 2Žene
  • 1Živi umjetnici
  • 861Djela u našem katalogu
Gradovi s najviše rođenih
Chihuahua (1), Etterbeek (1), Liverpool (1), Dairsie (1)
Muzeji koji čuvaju najvažnija djela
Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima (1), Kraljevski muzej fine umjetnosti u Antverpenu (1), Salford Museum - Art Gallery (1), st Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum And Archive (1)
Žene na ovom popisu
Elizabeth Olds, Miné Okubo

One artist at a time

18 Social Realist Umjetnici and their signature works

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David Alfaro Siqueiros 1896–1974

Born in Chihuahua Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

David Alfaro Siqueiros

David Alfaro Siqueiros, rođen kao José de Jesús Alfaro Siqueiros 1896. godine – iako novija istraživanja ukazuju na Chihuahua City umjesto Camarga kao mjesto rođenja – bio je više od samog slikara; on je bio sila prirode, utjelovljenje burnog duha postrevolucionarnog Meksika. Godine između 1919. i 1923. bile su ključne jer se Siqueiros uputio u dugi boravak u Europi.

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Constantin Meunier 1831–1905

Belgijski Born in Etterbeek Socijalni realizam Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Constantin Meunier

Prvobitno privučen kiparstvu, studirajući na Akademiji likovnih umjetnosti u Bruxellesu pod Louisom Jehotteom i Charlesom-Augustom Fraikinom, Meunierov umjetnički put doživio je neočekivani preokret nakon susreta s revolucionarnim realizmom Gustave Courbeta. Djela poput „Salle St Roch” (1857) i „Trappistička pogrebnica” (1860) pokazuju njegovu sposobnost da uhvati atmosferu običnih trenutaka, ali upravo je njegovo uranjanje u svijet industrije zapravo zapalilo njegovu umjetničku viziju.

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Samuel Luke Fildes 1844–1927

Britanski Born in Liverpool Socijalni realizam Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Samuel Luke Fildes

To ga je dovelo do South Kensingtona (kasnije Royal College of Art) i prestižne Royal Academy Schools, gdje je sklopio trajna prijateljstva s umjetnicima poput Huberta von Herkomera i Franka Holla.

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Thomas Annan 1829–1887

Škotski Born in Dairsie Socijalni realizam, dokumentarna fotografija

Thomas Annan

Thomas Annan, rođen 1829. godine u malom selu Dairsie u Fifeu, izrazio se iz skromnog podrijetla kao sin lančara kako bi postao jedan od najdubljih svjedoka čovječanstva. Njegovi rani učenja—prvo kao litograf i gravir u časopisu Fife Herald u Cuparu, a kasnije pod vodstvom legendarnog Josepha Swana u Glasgowu—ulili su u njega neusporedivo oko za detalj i kompoziciju.

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Benjamin Shahn 1898–1969

Židarski Amerikanac Born in Kaunas Socijalni realizam Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Benjamin Shahn

Benjamin Shahn je rođen u Kaunusu, Litvanija, 1898. godine, u vrijeme ogromnih društvenih nemira i političkih razmeta za jevrejske zajednice u istočnoj Europi. Njegova obitelj je emigrirala u Sjedinjene Države 1906. godine, naseljivši se u Lower East Sideu Manhattana, živahnom smještaju koji je krio život imigranata, ali je bio i obilježen siroći i eksploatacijom.

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Anton Refregier 1905–1979

Russian Social realism

Anton Refregier

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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Chua Mia Tee rođen 1931

Singapurski Born in Singapore Socijalni realizam

Chua Mia Tee

Rođen u Singapuru 1931. godine, Chuin život i umjetnički izraz neraskidivo su povezani sa socio-političkim transformacijama Malaje tijekom njenih formativnih godina. Putovanje njegove obitelji iz Shantoua u provinciji Guangdong do Singapura 1937. godine — potaknuto eskalirajućim tenzijama Sino-japanskog rata — u njemu je usadilo duboko, doživotno razumijevanje raseljavanja, otpornosti i ljudske borbe za identitet.

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Walter Langley 1852–1922

British Born in Birmingham Newlyn School, Plein Air Painting Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Walter Langley

Walter Langley (1852. – 1922.) predstavlja ključnu figuru unutar škole Newlyn, skupine slikara koji su se bavili slikanjem na otvorenom, simbolizirajući značajan smjer britanske umjetničke povijesti na prijelazu stoljeća. S dvadesetom godinu, osvojio je stipendiju za South Kensington Art School, gdje je studirao dizajn uz kolege umjetnike poput Frederica Leightona, upijajući stilsku konvenciju akademske umjetnosti dok je istovremeno njegovao svoje buđenje umjetničko osjećajnost.

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Elizabeth Olds 1896–1991

Američka Born in Minneapolis Socijalni realizam

Elizabeth Olds

Rođena u srednje imućnoj obitelji u Minneapolisu, Minnesota, Oldsova je rano bila izložena svijetu umjetnosti zahvaljujući svojoj majci, povjesničarki umjetnosti, koja je često posjećivala Walker Art Center i Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

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Reginald Marsh 1898–1954

Američka Born in Pariz Socijalni realizam Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Reginald Marsh

Reginald Marsh stoji kao ključna figura američkog socijalnog realizma, poznat po svojim nevjerojatno detaljnim prikazima New Yorka tijekom 1920-ih i 1930-ih godina. Rođen u Parizu 1898. godine, iznad poznatog Café du Dome, Marsh je svoje formativne godine proživio u bogatom umjetničkom naslijeđu. Kao sin Fredericka Dana Marsha—frisera muralista koji je zastupao američki impresionizam—i Alice Randall—slikarice minijaturista—Marsh je odrasao u okruženju u kojem je kreativnost cvjetala od njegovih najranijih dana.

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Nuri İyem 1915–2005

Turkish Born in Aksaray Social realism

Nuri İyem

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.

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Harry Brodsky 1908–1997

American Social Realism

Harry Brodsky

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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Jack Levine 1915–2010

Born in Boston Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Jack Levine

Zimmermana od 1924. do 1931. godine, a zatim je, od 1929. do 1933. godine, studirao na Harvardovom univerzitetu pod mentorstvom Denmana Rossa, gdje je surađivao s Hymanom Bloomom. Umjetnički razvoj Levinea bio je prožet snažnim utjecajima velikana kao što su Hyman Bloom, Chaïm Soutine, Georges Rouault i Oskar Kokoschka.

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Miné Okubo 1912–2001

Američka Born in Riverside Socijalni realizam

Miné Okubo

Miné Okubo, rođena u Riversidu u Kaliforniji 1912. godine, bila je umjetnica čiji je život postao neraskidivo povezan s ključnim i bolnim poglavljem američke povijesti. Od ranog poticanja unutar obitelji koja je cjenila kreativnost – njezine majke vješte kaligrafkinje i oca učenjaka – Okubo je krenula putem formalnog obrazovanja, studirajući na Sveučilištu Kalifornija u Berkeleyju, a kasnije se 1938. godine uputila u Europu kako bi proširila svoje umjetničke horizonte.

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Gerard Sekoto 1913–1993

South African Born in Botshabelo Urban Black Art & Social Realism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Gerard Sekoto

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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Robert Gwathmey 1903–1988

American Born in Manchester Social Realism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Robert Gwathmey

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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James Allen 1894–1964

American Social realism

James Allen

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.

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Signature works

Signature Social Realist works

  1. The March of Humanity od David Alfaro Siqueiros

    The March of Humanity

    David Alfaro Siqueiros

    1971

  2. Holy-Water Font od Constantin Meunier

    Holy-Water Font

    Constantin Meunier

    1854 · Kraljevski muzej fine umjetnosti u Antverpenu

  3. The widower od Samuel Luke Fildes

    The widower

    Samuel Luke Fildes

    1875 · Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

  4. Bell Street from High Street od Thomas Annan

    Bell Street from High Street

    Thomas Annan

    1868

  5. Letters in a Cube od Benjamin Shahn

    Letters in a Cube

    Benjamin Shahn

    1963

  6. for I say at the core of democracy, finally, is the religious element. All the religions, old and new, are there. Walt Whitman, Democratic Vistas, 1871. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man od Anton Refregier

    for I say at the core of democracy, finally, is the religious element. All the religions, old and new, are there. Walt Whitman, Democratic Vistas, 1871. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man

    Anton Refregier

    1957

  7. Malay Fisherman at Changi Beach od Chua Mia Tee

    Malay Fisherman at Changi Beach

    Chua Mia Tee

    1977 · National Museum of Singapore, Singapur

  8. But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep od Walter Langley

    But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep

    Walter Langley

    1883 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

A timeline

Social Realist through its signature works

  1. 1854
    Holy-Water Font od Constantin Meunier
    Holy-Water FontConstantin Meunier
  2. 1868
    Bell Street from High Street od Thomas Annan
    Bell Street from High StreetThomas Annan
  3. 1875
    The widower od Samuel Luke Fildes
    The widowerSamuel Luke Fildes
  4. 1883
    But Men Must Work and Women Must Weep od Walter Langley
    But Men Must Work and Women Must WeepWalter Langley
  5. 1936
    The Plowman od James Allen
    The PlowmanJames Allen
  6. 1937
    Miner Joe od Elizabeth Olds
    Miner JoeElizabeth Olds
  7. 1937
    Atlantic Liner in Harbor with Tugs (mural study, U.S. Customs House, New York, New York) od Reginald Marsh
    Atlantic Liner in Harbor with Tugs (mural study, U.S. Customs House, New York, New York)Reginald Marsh
  8. 1944
    Interior of Mine and Toku od Miné Okubo
    Interior of Mine and TokuMiné Okubo
  9. 1951
    Parade od Robert Gwathmey
    ParadeRobert Gwathmey
  10. 1952
    Man with the Stained Glass Eye od Jack Levine
    Man with the Stained Glass EyeJack Levine
  11. 1955
    The Forest od Harry Brodsky
    The ForestHarry Brodsky
  12. 1957
    for I say at the core of democracy, finally, is the religious element. All the religions, old and new, are there. Walt Whitman, Democratic Vistas, 1871. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man od Anton Refregier
    for I say at the core of democracy, finally, is the religious element. All the religions, old and new, are there. Walt Whitman, Democratic Vistas, 1871. From the series Great Ideas of Western ManAnton Refregier
  13. 1963
    Letters in a Cube od Benjamin Shahn
    Letters in a CubeBenjamin Shahn
  14. 1971
    The March of Humanity od David Alfaro Siqueiros
    The March of HumanityDavid Alfaro Siqueiros

Figures

The figures

Zemlja rođenja
Sjedinjene Američke Države3
Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo2
United States2
Meksiko1
Belgija1
Škotska1
Litva1
Singapore1
Godina rođenja
1820s1
1830s1
1840s2
1850s1
1890s5
1900s3
1910s4
1930s1
Muzeji u kojima se nalaze njihova ključna djela
Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima1
Kraljevski muzej fine umjetnosti u Antverpenu1
Salford Museum - Art Gallery1
st Bartholomew’s Hospital Museum And Archive1
Art Gallery of New South Wales1
Mađarska nacionalna galerija1
Smithsonian American Art Museum1
Library of Congress1

Every name

List of 18 famous Social Realist umjetnici, every name

  1. 1David Alfaro SiqueirosDavid Alfaro Siqueiros1896–1974
  2. 2Constantin MeunierConstantin MeunierBelgijski · 1831–1905
  3. 3Samuel Luke FildesSamuel Luke FildesBritanski · 1844–1927
  4. 4Thomas AnnanThomas AnnanŠkotski · 1829–1887
  5. 5Benjamin ShahnBenjamin ShahnŽidarski Amerikanac · 1898–1969
  6. 6Anton RefregierAnton RefregierRussian · 1905–1979
  7. 7Chua Mia TeeChua Mia TeeSingapurski · rođen 1931
  8. 8Walter LangleyWalter LangleyBritish · 1852–1922
  9. 9Elizabeth OldsElizabeth OldsAmerička · 1896–1991
  10. 10Reginald MarshReginald MarshAmerička · 1898–1954
  11. 11Nuri İyemNuri İyemTurkish · 1915–2005
  12. 12Harry BrodskyHarry BrodskyAmerican · 1908–1997
  13. 13Jack LevineJack Levine1915–2010
  14. 14Francis Montague HollFrancis Montague HollBritish · 1845–1888
  15. 15Miné OkuboMiné OkuboAmerička · 1912–2001
  16. 16Gerard SekotoGerard SekotoSouth African · 1913–1993
  17. 17Robert GwathmeyRobert GwathmeyAmerican · 1903–1988
  18. 18James AllenJames AllenAmerican · 1894–1964

Questions

Your questions

  • Koji Social Realist umjetnik je najpoznatiji?

    Prvo mjesto zauzima David Alfaro Siqueiros (#1); Constantin Meunier (#2) i Samuel Luke Fildes (#3) zaokružuju postolje.

  • Tko je 5 najpoznatijih Social Realist umjetnici?

    David Alfaro Siqueiros (#1), Constantin Meunier (#2), Samuel Luke Fildes (#3), Thomas Annan (#4) i Benjamin Shahn (#5).

  • Tko su danas poznati Social Realist umjetnici?

    Najвише rangirani živi umjetnici na ovom popisu su Chua Mia Tee (#7).

  • Tko je bio prvi Social Realist umjetnik?

    Najmlađi umjetnik na ovom popisu je Thomas Annan (#4), rođen/a 1829.

  • Tko su najpoznatije Social Realist umjetnici?

    Ovaj popis uključuje 2 umjetnica: Elizabeth Olds (#9) i Miné Okubo (#15).

  • U kojem je razdoblju cvjetao Social Realist art?

    Većina umjetnici na ovom popisu rođena je u 1890s (5 od 18), između 1829 i 1931 ukupno.

  • Gdje se danas nalaze velika djela Social Realist art?

    Muzeji koji čuvaju najviše ključnih djela s ovog popisa su Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima (1), Kraljevski muzej fine umjetnosti u Antverpenu (1) i Salford Museum - Art Gallery (1).

  • Gdje su se rodili većinom Social Realist umjetnici?

    Sjedinjene Američke Države: 3 od ukupno 18 umjetnici u ovom popisu rođeno je tamo, a ostali su Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo (2) i United States (2).

  • Koje tehnike definiraju Social Realist art?

    “Using casein tempera on white gesso over plaster, Refregier created a visceral narrative that spans centuries of the city's complex evolution.” — iz naše biografije o Anton Refregier (#6).

  • Gdje mogu vidjeti više djela koje su stvorili umjetnici?

    Naš katalog sadrži 861 djela ovih umjetnici.

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