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Генрі Спенсер Мур 1898–1986
Британський From Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
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If you remember one Modernist художник, make it Генрі Спенсер Мур (1898–1986), the name behind Reclining Figure та Madonna and Child. After that come Амріта Шер-Гіл, Сідні Нолан, Барбара Хепворт та Емілі Карр. Our 46 picks go from Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (born 1856) to Абдул Латіфф Мохідін (born 1941), from 21 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Modernist, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
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Британський From Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
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Угорсько-індійка From Будапешт Сучасне індійське мистецтво, Авангард On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Австралійський From Мельбурн Модернізм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Sir Sidney Robert Nolan, born in Melbourne in 1917, stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century Australian art. He absorbed influences from diverse sources – the poetry of Rimbaud, the spatial innovations of Cézanne, the raw emotion of Danila Vassilieff – yet forged a style uniquely his own, one that resonated with a distinctly Australian sensibility. The Heide Circle, centered around patrons John and Sunday Reed, proved pivotal.
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Англійка From Вейкфілд Модернізм, Сюрреалізм, Абстракція On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
Barbara Hepworth was born on 10 January 1903 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. This academic start led her to the Leeds School of Art in 1920, where she began to develop the technical discipline required for serious sculptural inquiry.
See them at Her physical presence in the art world remains anchored by The Hepworth Wakefield in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
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Канадська From 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 From Відень Дванадцятитонова техніка; Експресіонізм On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
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Вельш From Гейверфордвест Модернізм On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Born Gwendolen Mary John in Haverfordwest, Wales, in 1876, her life unfolded as a deliberate divergence from the bustling, often flamboyant, artistic circles of her time.
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Американський From Філадельфія Американський модернізм On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Stuart Davis, born Edward Stuart Davis on December 7, 1892, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was immersed in an artistic environment from a young age. His father, Edward Wyatt Davis, served as the art editor for The Philadelphia Press, while his mother, Helen Stuart Davis, was a sculptor—a lineage that undeniably fostered his early fascination with visual arts.
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Бразилия From Куритиба Модернизм, Брутализм
João Batista Vilanova Artigas, born in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1915, stands as a monumental figure in the evolution of Brazilian architecture. 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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Американський From Льюїстон Американський модернізм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Уругваєць From Монтевідео Латинський модернізм On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Born in Montevideo in 1861, his journey wasn't one of immediate artistic declaration but rather a gradual unfolding, shaped by a life steeped in law, politics, and the raw realities of Uruguayan society.
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Американський From Канандейгуа Абстрактний модернізм On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Arthur Garfield Dove, born in 1880 in Canandaigua, New York, occupies a pivotal position in the narrative of American modern art. After studying at Hobart and Cornell Universities, he initially pursued commercial illustration in New York City, a pragmatic choice that nonetheless provided valuable experience while fueling an underlying desire for more profound artistic expression. The turning point in Dove’s artistic journey arrived with his move to Paris in 1907.
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Італійський From Сассарі Новеченто італійський, футуризм On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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British-American Modernist watercolor
Theodore Hancock (1923-1989) wasn’t a name immediately recognized by the public, yet his modernist watercolors hold a unique and compelling place in art history. Born in Britain but later establishing himself primarily in America, Hancock’s artistic journey was shaped by a confluence of influences. Hancock's career took a pivotal turn in 1963 when he was selected as an official NASA artist.
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From New Malden
Born: March 8, 1924, in New Malden, Surrey, England. Education: He attended Charterhouse School, where he was introduced to sculpture through his housemaster and Charles Wheeler.
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Француз From Джохор-Бару ['Дивізіонізм', 'Кубізм', 'Орфізм', 'Абстрактне мистецтво']
abdul latiff mohidin, a renowned malaysian modernist painter, sculptor, and poet, was born in 1941 in johor bahru, malaysia. his artistic journey began at an early age, earning him the nickname "the precocious one" for his exceptional understanding of paintings.
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Австралієць From Сідней Модерністська фотографія
maxwell spencer dupain ac obe, an australian modernist photographer, was born in sydney in 1911. his introduction to photography began at a young age when he received his first camera as a teenager. this early start led him to train under the tutelage of cecil bostock, a renowned photographer of the time.
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Portuguese From Lisbon Modernist architecture
Francisco Caetano Keil Coelho do Amaral, 2nd Viscount of Pedralva (1910-1975), stands as a pivotal figure in the development of modern architecture in Portugal. 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.
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Sudanese From Omdurman African Modernism, Hurufiyya movement On Wikipedia in 6 of 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. As a central pillar of the Khartoum School, El-Salahi did not merely paint; he orchestrated a visual dialogue between the ancient rhythms of Islamic calligraphy and the radical abstractions of the twentieth century.
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Іракський From 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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Канадець From Берґойн Модернізм On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
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Американець From Лісабон Гарлемський ренесанс On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
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From Флоренс On Wikipedia in 6 of 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 From Leiria Modernist Art On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Adriano Sousa Lopes (1879 – 1944) stands as a pivotal figure in the trajectory of Portuguese art, embodying the spirit of modernist experimentation while simultaneously grounding his artistic vision within the traditions of his homeland.
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Canadian From Toronto Modernism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
Her journey was one of constant evolution, moving from the structured lessons of the Ontario College of Art to the avant-garde ateliers of Paris, ultimately returning to Canada to leave an indelible mark on both the canvas and the classroom. 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 From Ошава Модернізм On Wikipedia in 4 of 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 From Лістовел Сюрреалізм On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
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Бразилець From Ріо-де-Жанейро Бразильський модернізм On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
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Brazilian From Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism On Wikipedia in 1 of 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 From Ланус Ар-деко On Wikipedia in 3 of 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 From Ресіфі Кубізм та модернізм On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
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Бразилець From Сан-Паулу Абстрактна живопис, Grupo Santa Helena On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
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Австралієць From Саммер-Гілл Модернізм, абстрактне мистецтво On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
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| 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 |
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Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2) and Сідні Нолан (#3).
Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1), Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2), Сідні Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепворт (#4) та Емілі Карр (#5).
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).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
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).
“His technique, often employing impasto with visible brushwork, further emphasized the expressive power of color and texture, creating paintings that pulsated with energy and emotion.” — from our biography of Педро Фігарі (#14).
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 museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu de Valores do Banco Central do Brasil (3), Barjeel Art Foundation (3) та The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (3).
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these художники.
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