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      Max Bill

      Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]

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      Swiss visionary Max Bill (1908-1994) blended art & science! Explore his geometric paintings, sculptures, architecture & influential design embodying clarity & precision.
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      Quick Facts

      • Influences:
        • Bauhaus
        • Moholy-Nagy
      • Notable elements or techniques: Ring torus geometry
      • Medium: Sculpture
      • Artistic style: Precision, clarity
      • Year: 1937
      • Artist: Max Bill
      • Dimensions: 100 Ø cm

      Art Quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      What artistic movement did Max Bill’s sculpture ‘Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]’ primarily belong to?
      Question 2:
      At what Biennial was Max Bill awarded the International Sculpture Prize?
      Question 3:
      Who influenced Max Bill's artistic style significantly during his studies at Bauhaus?
      Question 4:
      What material was used to create the sculpture ‘Construction en laiton [Brass Construction]’?
      Question 5:
      The sculpture's design incorporates geometric principles based on what mathematical concept?
      Max Bill had a huge influence on the experience of concrete art in Brazil in the 1950s. He was an artist, designer, teacher, and theorist, and won the International Sculpture Prize at the 1st São Paulo Biennial in 1951.

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      Artist Biography

      Early Life and Education

      • Born: Winterthur, Switzerland (1908)
      • Died: 1994
      • Apprenticeship as a silversmith (1924-1927)
      • Studies at the Bauhaus in Dessau (1927-1929) under Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Oskar Schlemmer.
      • Moved to Zurich after Bauhaus studies.

      Artistic Development and Key Works

      • Early work focused on graphic designs for modern buildings.
      • Prime mover behind the Allianz group of Swiss artists (from 1937).
      • Widely considered a decisive influence on Swiss graphic design from the 1950s onward.
      • Developed a distinctive style characterized by clarity, precision and an intersection of art and science.
      • Notable product designs include the "Ulmer Hocker" (stool/shelf element) created with Hans Gugelot.
      • Sought to create forms visually representing new physics, aiming for concrete art that could be understood through senses.
      • Created spare geometric paintings and spherical sculptures based on the Möbius strip in various materials.
      • Architectural work included office buildings, radio studios, and bridges.

      Influences and Theoretical Contributions

      • Strongly influenced by Bauhaus principles.
      • Connection to Constructivism and De Stijl movements.
      • Theoretical writing emphasized a problem-solving role for the artist in relation to society.
      • Co-founded the Ulm School of Design (1953), integrating art and science with semiotics.
      • Influenced Brazilian artists like Franz Weissmann, contributing to Brazil's artistic revolution.

      Major Achievements and Recognition

      • Professor at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich.
      • Awarded the Sir Misha Black Award (1982).
      • Member of the Berlin Academy of Arts.
      • Praemium Imperiale for Sculpture (1993).
      • Exhibited extensively in galleries and museums worldwide, including retrospectives at major institutions like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
      • Participated in Documenta exhibitions (I, II, III).

      Historical Significance

      • Pivotal figure in Concrete Art movement.
      • Significant contributor to Swiss graphic design and modern architecture.
      • Influential educator through the Ulm School of Design.
      • His work embodies a synthesis of art, science, and technology, reflecting the spirit of mid-century modernism.
      Max Bill

      Max Bill

      1908 - 1994 , Switzerland

      Quick Facts

      • Artistic Movement Or Style: Concrete Art, Bauhaus
      • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Brazilian Concrete Artists']
      • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
        • Wassily Kandinsky
        • Paul Klee
        • Oskar Schlemmer
      • Date Of Birth: December 22, 1908
      • Date Of Death: December 9, 1994
      • Full Name: Max Bill
      • Nationality: Swiss
      • Notable Artworks:
        • Ulmer Hocker
        • Pavillon-Skulptur
        • Endlose Treppe
      • Place Of Birth: Winterthur, Switzerland