Social Realist, one artist at a time
David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896–1974) is the most famous Social Realist umetnik, whose singular vision gave us The March of Humanity in Žrtev mati. Next stand Constantin Meunier, Luke Fildes, Thomas Annan in Ben Shahn. These 18 umetniki, from Thomas Annan (born 1829) to Chua Mia Tee (born 1931), came from 12 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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Born in Chihuahua Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
David Alfaro Siqueiros, rojen José de Jesús Alfaro Siqueiros leta 1896 – čeprav poznejše raziskave kažejo na Chihuahua City namesto Camarga kot njegov rodni kraj – ni bil zgolj slikar; bil je sila narave, utelešenje burnega duha mehiške postrevolucionarne dobe. Leta med 1919 in 1923 so bila ključna, ko se je Siqueiros odpravil na dolgo potovanje v Evropo.
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Belgijski Born in Etterbeek Socialni realizem Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Constantin Meunier, rojen leta 1831 v bruseljskem predmestju Etterbeek, je bil umetnik, ki ga je globinsko oblikovala vzpostavljena industrializacija in njen vpliv na človeški duh. Na začetku je bila njegova pot usmerjena v kiparstvo, saj je študiral na Akademiji za lepe umetnosti v Bruselju pod Louisom Jehottejem in Charlesom-Augustom Fraikinom, vendar je Meunierjeva umetniška pot dobila nepričakovno obrat, ko je spoznal revolucionarni realizem Gustava Courbeta.
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Britanski Born in Liverpool Socialni realizem Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Ta temeljna obdobje ga je vodilo v South Kensington (kasneje Royal College of Art) in prestižne Royal Academy Schools, kjer je tkal dolgotrajne povezave z drugimi umetniki kot sta Hubert von Herkomer in Frank Holl.
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Scottish 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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Židovski Američan Born in Kaunas Socialni realizem Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Benjamin Shahn se je rodil v Litvi, v Kaunasu, leta 1898 – v času neizmernih družbenih prevragov in političnih nemirov za judovske skupnosti v Vzhodni Evropi. Njegova družina se je leta 1906 preselila v Združene države in se naselila na Lower East Side v New Yorku, živahno tobljenje immigrantov, ki je bilo hkrati zaznamovano s revščino in izrabljanjem.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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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.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Singapurski Born in Singapur Socialni realizem
Rod in 1931 v Singapurju sta Chuajevo življenje in umetnost neločljivo povezovala s socio-političnimi preobrazbami Malaje v njenih oblikovalnih letih. Pot njegove družine iz Shantoua v provinciji Guangdong do Singapurja leta 1937 – vzpostavljena zaradi eskalacije napetosti med sinto-japonskim vojno – je v njem utrdila globoko, življenjsko razumevanje izselitve, odpornosti in človeškega boja za identiteto.
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British Born in Birmingham Newlyn School, Plein Air Painting Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
Walter Langley (1852–1922) predstavlja ključno figuro v šoli Newlyn, skupini slikarov, ki so uživali v tehniki plein air, in simbolizira pomembno nit britanske umetnostne zgodovine na prehodu stoletja. Ko je dopolnil dvajsetletno leto, je pridobil štipendijo za umetniškolni šoli v South Kensingtonu, kjer je študiral oblikovanje skupaj z drugimi umetniki, kot je bil Frederic Leighton.
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Američka Born in Minneapolis Socialni realizem
Njeno umetniško pot se je začela v Minneapolisu, kjer je v srednjemrazredni družini že zgodaj spoznala svet umetnosti skozi svojo mater, zgodovinarko umetnosti, ki je pogosto obiskovala Walker Art Center in Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
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Američan Born in Pariz Socialni realizem Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Reginald Marsh stoji kot ključna figura ameriškega socialnega realizma, znana po svojih izjemno podrobnih prikazih New York Cityja v 1920-ih in 1930-ih letih. Rodjen v Parizu leta 1898 nad kafetijami Café du Dome, je bil Marshov formativečni obdobje potopljen v bogato umetniško dediščino. Kot sin Fredericka Dana Marsha—freskista, ki je zagovarjal ameriški impresionizem—in Alice Randall—slikarice miniaturistke—je Marshov družinski dom ustvarjal okolje, kjer je ustvarjalnost cvetela že od njegovih najmlajših dni.
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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 Boston 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.
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Američka Born in Riverside Socialni realizem
Miné Okubo, rojena v Riversidu v Kaliforniji leta 1912, je bila umetnica, katerega se je življenje nerazdružljivo povezalo s ključnim in bolečim poglavjem v ameriški zgodovini.
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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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A timeline
Figures
| Združeno kraljestvo | 2 |
|---|---|
| Združene države Amerike | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
| Mehika | 1 |
| Belgija | 1 |
| Litva | 1 |
| Singapur | 1 |
| Francija | 1 |
| 1820s | 1 |
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| 1830s | 1 |
| 1840s | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 3 |
| 1910s | 4 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima | 1 |
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| Kraljevski muzej lepih umetnosti v Antwerpu | 1 |
| National Portrait Gallery | 1 |
| Salford Museum - Art Gallery | 1 |
| The Phillips Collection | 1 |
| Knjižnica Kongresa | 1 |
| National Museum of Singapore | 1 |
| National Gallery Singapore | 1 |
Every name
David Alfaro Siqueiros1896–1974Constantin MeunierBelgijski · 1831–1905Luke FildesBritanski · 1844–1927Thomas AnnanScottish · 1829–1887Ben ShahnŽidovski Američan · 1898–1969Anton RefregierRussian · 1905–1979Chua Mia TeeSingapurski · rojen 1931Walter LangleyBritish · 1852–1922Elizabeth OldsAmerička · 1896–1991Reginald MarshAmeričan · 1898–1954Nuri İyemTurkish · 1915–2005Harry BrodskyAmerican · 1908–1997Jack Levine1915–2010Francis Montague HollBritish · 1845–1888Miné OkuboAmerička · 1912–2001Gerard SekotoSouth African · 1913–1993Robert GwathmeyAmerican · 1903–1988James AllenAmerican · 1894–1964Questions
Prvo mesto zasluži David Alfaro Siqueiros (#1); Constantin Meunier (#2) in Luke Fildes (#3) dopolnjujejo podium.
David Alfaro Siqueiros (#1), Constantin Meunier (#2), Luke Fildes (#3), Thomas Annan (#4) in Ben Shahn (#5).
Najvišje uvrščeni živi umetniki na tem seznamu so Chua Mia Tee (#7).
Najmlajši umetnik na tem seznamu je Thomas Annan (#4), rojen leta 1829.
Ta seznam vključuje 2 žensk: Elizabeth Olds (#9) in Miné Okubo (#15).
Večina umetniki na tem seznamu je bila rojena v obdobju 1890s (5 od 18), skupno med 1829 in 1931.
Muzeji, ki v lasti imajo največ ključnih del iz tega seznama, so Pinacoteca Universidad de Colima (1), Kraljevski muzej lepih umetnosti v Antwerpu (1) in National Portrait Gallery (1).
Združeno kraljestvo: 2 od 18 umetniki na tem seznamu je rodna dežela, nato pa Združene države Amerike (2) in United States (2).
“Using casein tempera on white gesso over plaster, Refregier created a visceral narrative that spans centuries of the city's complex evolution.” — iz biografije umetnika Anton Refregier (#6).
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Slavni umetniki Contemporary RealistSpletnice · Jean-François Millet
Slavni umetniki ImpressionistZvezdna noč (New York, MoMA) · Vincent Van Gogh
Slavni umetniki RomanticistSaturn Devouring His Son · Francisco de Goya y Lucientes
Slavni umetniki NeoclassicistMaratova smrt · Jacques-Louis David
Slavni umetniki RealistIzvir sveta · Gustave Courbet
Slavni umetniki Dutch Golden AgeDeklica z biserom · Jan Vermeer van Delft
Slavni umetniki RenaissanceMona Lisa (La Gioconda) · Leonardo Da Vinci
Slavni umetniki ExpressionistKompozicija VII · Vasilij Vasiljevič Kandinski
Slavni umetniki RococoKljubljenje za Kitero · Antoine WatteauOther periods
Slavni umetniki Early MedievalSnowy River · Wang Wei
Slavni umetniki High MedievalMadonna in Maestà (Ognissanti Madonna) · Giotto Di Bondone
Slavni umetniki Late MedievalRazkritje in dva svetniki · Simone Martini
Slavni umetniki RenaissanceUstvarjenje Adama · Michelangelo
Slavni umetniki Early ModernPoklicanje svetega Mateja · Caravaggio
Slavni umetniki 19th CenturyVodenice (ali Nympheas) · Claude Monet
Slavni umetniki ModernGuernica · Pablo Picasso
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