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Генри Мур 1898–1986
Британский Born in Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist: original voices
Генри Мур (1898–1986) is the most famous Modernist художник, whose singular vision gave us Falling Warrior и Reclining Figure. Next stand Амрита Шер-Гил, Сидней Нолан, Барбара Хепуорт и Эмили Карр. These 46 художники, from Педро Александрину (born 1856) to Абдул Латифф Мохидин (born 1941), came from 20 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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Британский Born in Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Венгро-индийка Born in Будапешт Современное индийское искусство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Англичанка Born in Уэйкфилд Модернизм, Сюрреализм, Абстракция Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Австро-американский Born in Вена Двенадцатитоновая техника; Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американский Born in Филадельфия Американский модернизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Brazilian Born in Курибаи 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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Американский Born in Льюистон Американский модернизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругвайский Born in Монтевидео Латин-Амер. модернизм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
For decades prior, Figari had maintained a carefully balanced existence, juggling his legal and political commitments with sporadic artistic endeavors. The move to Buenos Aires in 1921 proved to be a pivotal catalyst, providing the space and freedom for Figari to shed the constraints of earlier, more academically-influenced styles and begin to forge a truly unique artistic voice. He demonstrated that true modernity wasn’t about imitating European trends but about finding one's own voice – a lesson that resonated throughout Latin America and beyond.
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Американский Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактный модернизм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
The turning point 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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Итальянский Born in Сассари Новеченто Итальянское 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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Француз Born in Джохор-Бару ['Дивизионизм', 'Кубизм', 'Орфизм', 'Абстрактное искусство']
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).
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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Иракский Born in Тикрит Пан-арабский модернизм, Абстракционизм, Хуруфия
AllPaintingsStore — виртуальный музей для истинных ценителей искусства. wikipedia.org — общая информация о художественных движениях и биографиях. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ — сведения о конкретных произведениях, биографии художников и искусствоведческий контекст.
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Канадец Born in Бергойн-Виллидж Модернизм Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
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Американец Born in Лиссабон Гарлемский ренессанс 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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Канадка Born in Ошава Модернизм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard и L\ — лишь несколько примеров ее завораживающих работ, которые продолжают находить отклик в сердцах зрителей и сегодня.
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Испанец Born in Листоуэл Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразильский Born in Рио-де-Жанейро Бразильский модернизм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (этюд), представленный в Пинакотеке штата Сан-Паулу, служит прекрасным примером его мастерства в передаче самой сути бразильских пейзажей.
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Аргентино-бразилец Born in Ланус Ар-деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
«The Pier» — завораживающее полотно, написанное маслом на холсте; эта работа представлена в Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil в Бразилиа и доступна в коллекции AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилец Born in Ресифи Кубизм и модернизм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралиец Born in Саммер-Хилл Модернизм, абстрактное искусство Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Бразилия | 7 |
|---|---|
| США | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Великобритания | 3 |
| Австралия | 3 |
| Италия | 3 |
| Ирак | 3 |
| Португалия | 3 |
| 1850s | 1 |
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| 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 Генри Мур (#1); Амрита Шер-Гил (#2) and Сидней Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Генри Мур (#1), Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Сидней Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепуорт (#4) и Эмили Карр (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in Бразилия are Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Жоао Батиста Виланова Артигас (#12), Атос Булко (#23), Ди Кавалканти (#41) и Педро Александрину (#42).
The highest-ranked художники born in США are Джон Марин (#10), Стюарт Дэвис (#11), Марсден Хартли (#13), Артур Доув (#16) и Уильям Джонсон (#35).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Педро Александрину (#42), born in 1856.
Бразилия: 7 of the 46 художники in this list were born there, then США (5) и Канада (4).
Монтевидео: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Абдул Латифф Мохидин (#24) и Ibrahim El-Salahi (#31).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu de Valores do Banco Central do Brasil (3), Национальная галерея Канады (3) и The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (3).
This list includes 9 women: Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Барбара Хепуорт (#4), Эмили Карр (#5), Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Мариэда Ди Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) и Изабель Маклафлин (#39).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these художники.
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