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Генрі Спенсер Мур 1898–1986
Британський Born in Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist: original voices
Генрі Спенсер Мур (1898–1986) is the most famous Modernist художник, whose singular vision gave us Madonna and Child та Reclining Figure. Next stand Амріта Шер-Гіл, Сідні Нолан, Барбара Хепворт та Емілі Карр. These 46 художники, from Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (born 1856) to Абдул Латіфф Мохідін (born 1941), came from 21 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.
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Британський Born in Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Угорсько-індійка Born in Будапешт Сучасне індійське мистецтво, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Австралійський Born in Мельбурн Модернізм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Initially unable to satisfy his desire to travel to Europe he achieved an emotional release from his situation through exhaustive reading in the State Library of Victoria and access to modern art magazines in the courtesy lounge of the hat factory where he was employed in the advertising design department. During this period Nolan came under the spell of the Symbolist French poet Arthur Rimbaud whose poetry was built upon grand, illogical, intuitive associations.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Англійка Born in Вейкфілд Модернізм, Сюрреалізм, Абстракція Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Rather than modeling clay to be cast later, she worked directly into the medium, allowing the material to dictate the final form. She utilized chiselling and carving to shape marble and wood, often painting the hollows of her forms to manipulate how light and shadow interact with the interior surfaces. In St Ives, Cornwall, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a different kind of preservation.
Where to see Her physical presence in the art world remains anchored by The Hepworth Wakefield in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
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Канадська Born in Ванкувер Модернізм, Постімпресіонізм
Tanoo (акварель): Дезертативна, але потужна сцена з життя первісних народів, демонструє майстерність Керр у техніці акварелі. A Haida Village (масло): Зізнавальне масляне полотно, яке захоплює архітектурну велич і духовну значущість села Хайда. The Indian Church (масло): Похмуре зображення перетину між первісною культурою та християнською місіонерською впливом, відображаючи складне ставлення Керр до колоніальної історії.
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Австро-американська Born in Відень Дванадцятитонова техніка; Експресіонізм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Вельш Born in Гейверфордвест Модернізм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
The pivotal moment in John's artistic trajectory arrived with her move to Paris in 1903. While Rodin provided her with financial stability and access to a network of prominent artists and intellectuals – including figures like Rainer Maria Rilke – it was also marked by emotional challenges and ultimately, distance. She lived a largely secluded life in Meudon, a charming suburb just outside Paris, from 1910 until her death in 1939, producing an astonishing volume of work that received limited recognition during her years.
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Американський Born in Філадельфія Американський модернізм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Throughout the 1920s, Davis honed his distinctive mature style. He began creating abstract still lifes and landscapes imbued with a palpable proto-pop art element. Robert Henri: Provided foundational training and instilled in Davis the conviction that art should reflect life’s raw essence.
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Бразилия Born in Куритиба Модернизм, Брутализм
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.
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Американський Born in Льюїстон Американський модернізм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругваєць Born in Монтевідео Латинський модернізм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
He was deeply involved in Uruguayan public life, serving as a respected member of Parliament, diligently contributing to debates on social reform and justice. The move to Buenos Aires in 1921 proved to be a catalyst for this final transformation. 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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Американський Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактний модернізм 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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Італійський Born in Сассарі Новеченто італійський, футуризм 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 ['Дивізіонізм', 'Кубізм', 'Орфізм', 'Абстрактне мистецтво']
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).
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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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Іракський Born in Тікріт Пан-арабський модернізм, Абстракціонізм, Хуруфія
AllPaintingsStore — віртуальний музей для поціновувачів мистецтва. wikipedia.org — для загальної інформації про художні рухи та біографії. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ — для ознайомлення з конкретними творами, біографіями художників та історичним контекстом мистецтва.
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Американець Born in Лісабон Гарлемський ренесанс Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Born in Флоренс Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Q1: До якого художнього руху в основному належить Вільям Г. Джонсон? Імпресіонізм. Кубізм. Гарлемське Відродження. Q2: Який стиль характеризує багато картин Вільяма Г. Джонсона, відображаючи зв’язок з афроамериканським фольклором і традиціями? Реалізм. Сюрреалізм. Народне мистецтво. Q3: Де народився Вільям Г. Джонсон? Нью-Йорк. Чикаго. Флоренція.
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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.
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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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Канадійка Born in Ошава Модернізм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard та L\ — це лише кілька прикладів її захопливих робіт, які продовжують резонувати з аудиторією й сьогодні.
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Іспанець Born in Лістовел Сюрреалізм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразилець Born in Ріо-де-Жанейро Бразильський модернізм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (ескіз), що експонується в Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, є чудовим прикладом його вміння вловити саму суть бразильських пейзажів.
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Аргентинець-бразилець Born in Ланус Ар-деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
The Pier — захопливе полотно, виконане олією на полотні, що експонується у Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - Brasília в Бразилії та доступне у колекції AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилець Born in Ресіфі Кубізм та модернізм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Бразилець Born in Сан-Паулу Абстрактна живопис, Grupo Santa Helena Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралієць Born in Саммер-Гілл Модернізм, абстрактне мистецтво Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Бразилія | 7 |
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| Сполучені Штати Америки | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Сполучене Королівство | 3 |
| Австралія | 3 |
| Італія | 3 |
| Португалія | 3 |
| Уругвай | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
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| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 6 |
| 1880s | 4 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| 1930s | 3 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| Національна галерея Канади | 3 |
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| The Robert McLaughlin Gallery | 3 |
| The Hepworth Wakefield | 2 |
| McMichael Canadian Art Collection | 2 |
| The Ema Klabin House Museum | 2 |
| The Phillips Collection | 2 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | 2 |
| Boschi Di Stefano House Museum | 2 |
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First place goes to Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1); Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2) and Сідні Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1), Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2), Сідні Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепворт (#4) та Емілі Карр (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in Бразилія are Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Жуан Батіста Віланова Артігас (#12), Атос Булкан (#23), Ді Кавальканті (#41) та Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42).
The highest-ranked художники born in Сполучені Штати Америки are Джон Марін (#10), Стюарт Дэвис (#11), Марсден Харлі (#13), Артур Гарріс Дав (#16) та Вільям Генрі Джонсон (#35).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42), born in 1856.
Бразилія: 7 of the 46 художники in this list were born there, then Сполучені Штати Америки (5) та Канада (4).
Монтевідео: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Абдул Латіфф Мохідін (#24) та Ibrahim El-Salahi (#31).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Національна галерея Канади (3), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (3) та The Hepworth Wakefield (2).
This list includes 9 women: Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2), Барбара Хепворт (#4), Емілі Карр (#5), Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Маріеда Ді Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) та Ізабель Маклафлін (#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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