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Famous Abstract Expressionist فنانون: Ranked List of 76

جاكسون بولوك (1912–1956) is the most famous Abstract Expressionist فنان in this list; notable works include إيقاع الخريف. رقم 30، 1950 و Experience Jackson Pollock’s "Number 1A," a pivotal Abstract Expressionist masterpiece. Dive into chaotic energy & textured depth – a dynamic, iconic artwork for collectors. Number 1A artworks_database /en/art/paul-jackson-pollock-number-1a-8EWJXD-en/. Ranks 2 to 5: جيرارد ريختر, ويليم دي كوننغ, جاسبر جونز و مارك روثكو. The list records 76 فنانون born between 1857 (جورج إدغار أور) and 1966 (يان دافنبورت) in 29 countries.

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Abstract Expressionist. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. إيقاع الخريف. رقم 30، 1950 للفنان جاكسون بولوك1جاكسون بولوك
  2. جورج للفنان جيرارد ريختر2جيرارد ريختر
  3. ويليم دي كونينغ

ولد في روتردام، هولندا عام 1904. ترك المدرسة الرسمية في سن الثانية عشرة وبدأ تدريبه في شركة فنية تجارية. انتقل إلى أمريكا عام 1926.

روتردام

هولندا

1904

طبقات سميكة من الطلاء (impasto)

تستخدم اللوحة لوحة ألوان دافئة بشكل أساسي مع لهجا للفنان ويليم دي كوننغ3ويليم دي كوننغ

Summary

Abstract Expressionist: summary

  • 76الفنانون
  • 1857–1966سنوات الميلاد
  • 29بلدان الميلاد
  • 13سيدات
  • 10فنانون معاصرون
  • 3800الأعمال الموجودة في كتالوجنا
المدن الأكثر عدداً للمواليد
نيويورك (4), Pittsburgh (2), كودي (1), درسدن (1)

Entries

Ranked entries: 76 Abstract Expressionist فنانون

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جاكسون بولوك

أمريكي Born: كودي التعبيرية المجردة Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

جاكسون بولوك

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ويليم دي كوننغ

هولندي أمريكي Born: روتردام التعبيرية التجريدية Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

ويليم دي كوننغ

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بارنيت نيومان

Born: نيويورك Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

بارنيت نيومان

Key Themes: Spirituality, The Sublime, Human Existence, Post-War Anxiety. Notable Works: Onement VI, Vir Heroicus Sublimis, “Rothko by Newman”, The Song of Orpheus. Artistic Style: Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, characterized by large fields of color and vertical "zips".

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ريتشارد ديبنكورن

أمريكي Born: بورتلاند ['التعبيرية التجريدية', 'الأسلوب التصويري لمنطقة خليج سان فرانسيسكو', 'التجريد الغنائي'] Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

ريتشارد ديبنكورن

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Jean-Paul Riopelle

Canadian Born: Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Shift from Surrealism: After a brief association with the Surrealists, Riopelle moved towards Lyrical Abstraction, a style related to Abstract Expressionism. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.

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Richard Art Hambleton

Canadian Born: Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

Richard Art Hambleton

He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, honing his skills in painting and printmaking before relocating to New York City in the late 1970s. He is widely considered a pioneer of public art, predating many later street artists by decades.

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جورج شتيفانيسكو-ريمنيك

Romanian-German Born: بالانيشتي Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

جورج شتيفانيسكو-ريمنيك

By drawing inspiration from the folk arts of Romania while embracing the avant-garde movements of Europe, he created a body of work that remains a testament to the power of color to communicate the unspoken depths of the human experience.

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William Baziotes

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

William Baziotes

Within the vibrant, often turbulent constellation of the New York School, few artists captured the ethereal boundary between the conscious mind and the primordial subconscious as poignantly as William Baziotes. Alongside luminaries such as Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, and David Hare, Baziotes co-founded the Subjects of the Artist School in 1948.

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Theodoros Stamos

Greek-American Born: نيويورك Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Theodoros Stamos

Furthermore, Stamos’s participation as one of “The Irascibles” – a group of Abstract Expressionist painters who publicly protested the Metropolitan Museum of Art's conservative policies towards American painting in 1950 – solidified his place within the movement and underscored his commitment to artistic independence. The influence of East Asian aesthetics, particularly Zen Buddhism and calligraphy, is evident in his Tea House Series, demonstrating an openness to non-Western traditions and their minimalist principles.

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

Through these motifs, she explored how light plays upon surfaces, creating works like Skylights, where shadows and sudden illumination evoke the dramatic tension of a mountain landscape under a passing storm. As we reflect on her life and contributions, several key elements define her historical significance: The Fusion of Disciplines: Her unique ability to synthesize the rhythmic energy of dance with the organic structures of nature.

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Requena Nozal

Spanish Born: Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Although he remains largely unknown outside specialist circles, Nozal’s artworks continue to captivate collectors and critics alike, cementing his place as a significant voice within the Spanish artistic landscape.

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Geta Brătescu

Romanian Born: Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

Geta Brătescu

However, at the heart of this diverse output lay an unwavering fascination with the line. She served as artistic director of the influential Romanian literature and art magazine Secolul 21, and a major retrospective of her work was held at the National Museum of Art of Romania in 1999.

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Alan Davie

Scottish Born: Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Alan Davie

Born in Grangemouth, Scotland, Davie’s artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930s where he honed his skills before serving in World War II. He remains an influential artist whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists and collectors alike, embodying a spirit of experimentation and unwavering devotion to conveying profound symbolic meaning.

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George Stefanescu

George Stefanescu

However, Stefanescu quickly moved beyond mere imitation, developing a unique style characterized by softened forms, atmospheric perspective, and a restrained use of color. Early works reveal an engagement with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism – particularly the luminous palettes of Monet and Renoir, and the expressive brushwork of Van Gogh.

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James Brooks

American Born: St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

James Brooks

Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles. His work is held in prominent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.

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Milton Resnick

American Born: Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Milton Resnick

His paintings are now held in numerous prestigious public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Whitney Museum of American Art – a testament to his lasting impact on the art world.

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Alice Rahon

French/Mexican Born: Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Alice Rahon

A pivotal journey in 1939 alongside her husband, Austrian artist Wolfgang Paalen, and photographer Eva Sulzer, dramatically altered Rahon’s artistic trajectory. Rahon’s work, deeply rooted in both European Surrealism and Mexican indigenous traditions, played a crucial role in bridging these artistic worlds.

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Norman Lewis

American Born: Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Norman Lewis

This early commitment led him to the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts in Harlem, where Augusta Savage, a pioneering sculptor and teacher, became a crucial mentor. This commitment is reflected in works like Jazz Musicians (1948), which visually captures the energy and innovation of bebop music—a defining sound of Harlem’s postwar era.

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Nicola De Maria

Italian Born: Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Nicola De Maria

His 1980 Venice Biennale contribution, “Space Paintings,” further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in this medium. His art is held in prestigious collections worldwide, including those of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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يان دافنبورت

English Born: سيدكو Abstract painter Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

يان دافنبورت

As an English abstract painter and a former Turner Prize nominee, his presence in the British art scene was solidified early on, notably through his participation in the seminal Freeze exhibition at Surrey Docks, organized by Damien Hirst. University Commissions: Significant installations such as the West End Wall of the University of Oxford Department of Biochemistry and a wall painting for the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at Warwick University.

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Melvin Edwards

American Born: Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Melvin Edwards

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South.

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Fritz Bultman

American Born: New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Fritz Bultman

Born in 1919 in the culturally rich landscape of New Orleans, Bultman’s early life was steeped in an environment where visual aesthetics and tradition intertwined. By signing this historic letter alongside giants like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Bultman helped assert the legitimacy of modernism in the American consciousness.

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فرانسيس هنري كريتشلي هيندر

أسترالي Born: سمر هيل الحداثة، الفن التجريدي Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

فرانسيس هنري كريتشلي هيندر

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

American Born: Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E.

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Maurice Cockrill

British Born: Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Maurice Cockrill

Influenced by artists like Sam Walsh and Adrian Henri, who were also active within the city's artistic circles, Cockrill embraced Pop Realism and Photo- Realism, capturing the everyday details of Liverpool life with startling clarity and emotional intensity. He was also a visiting artist at Vermont Studio Centre, fostering collaborations with artists from around the world.

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Claudio Verna

Italian Born: Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna

His early life, marked by a family relocation to Foligno in Umbria, instilled within him a deep appreciation for the region’s rich cultural heritage and landscape—elements that subtly permeate his later work despite its abstract nature. His work has been showcased at prestigious venues including the Venice Biennale (1970 and 1980), and retrospectives have graced museums in Gibellina, Spoleto, Ferrara, Conegliano, Treviso, L’Aquila, and Milan's Mudima Foundation.

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Notable works

Notable Abstract Expressionist works

  1. إيقاع الخريف. رقم 30، 1950 للفنان جاكسون بولوك

    إيقاع الخريف. رقم 30، 1950

    جاكسون بولوك

  2. جورج للفنان جيرارد ريختر

    جورج

    جيرارد ريختر

    1975

  3. ويليم دي كونينغ

ولد في روتردام، هولندا عام 1904. ترك المدرسة الرسمية في سن الثانية عشرة وبدأ تدريبه في شركة فنية تجارية. انتقل إلى أمريكا عام 1926.

روتردام

هولندا

1904

طبقات سميكة من الطلاء (impasto)

تستخدم اللوحة لوحة ألوان دافئة بشكل أساسي مع لهجا للفنان ويليم دي كوننغ

    ويليم دي كونينغ ولد في روتردام، هولندا عام 1904. ترك المدرسة الرسمية في سن الثانية عشرة وبدأ تدريبه في شركة فنية تجارية. انتقل إلى أمريكا عام 1926. روتردام هولندا 1904 طبقات سميكة من الطلاء (impasto) تستخدم اللوحة لوحة ألوان دافئة بشكل أساسي مع لهجا

    ويليم دي كوننغ

    1952

  4. الهدف الأخضر للفنان جاسبر جونز

    الهدف الأخضر

    جاسبر جونز

  5. Violet, Black, Orange, Yellow on White and Red للفنان مارك روثكو

    Violet, Black, Orange, Yellow on White and Red

    مارك روثكو

    1949

  6. الشلال للفنان أرشيل غوركي

    الشلال

    أرشيل غوركي

    1943 · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, واشنطن دي سي

  7. Untitled للفنان ألكسندر كالدر

    Untitled

    ألكسندر كالدر

    Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, فلورنسا

  8. Untitled للفنان هيلين فرانكينثالر

    Untitled

    هيلين فرانكينثالر

    1967 · Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, دورهام

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 1929
  2. 1937
  3. 1945
  4. 1947
  5. 1950
  6. 1951
  7. 1953
  8. 1956
  9. 1958
  10. 1965
  11. 1967
  12. 1968
  13. 1972
  14. 1985

Statistics

Statistics

Index

List of 76 Abstract Expressionist فنانون

  1. 1جاكسون بولوكجاكسون بولوكأمريكي · 1912–1956
  2. 2جيرارد ريخترجيرارد ريخترألماني · ولد في 1932
  3. 3ويليم دي كوننغويليم دي كوننغهولندي أمريكي · 1904–1997
  4. 4جاسبر جونزجاسبر جونزأمريكي · ولد في 1930
  5. 5مارك روثكومارك روثكو1903–1970
  6. 6أرشيل غوركيأرشيل غوركيأرمني أمريكي · 1904–1948
  7. 7ألكسندر كالدرألكسندر كالدر1898–1976
  8. 8هيلين فرانكينثالرهيلين فرانكينثالرأمريكي · 1928–2011
  9. 9سي تومبليسي تومبلي1928–2011
  10. 10بارنيت نيومانبارنيت نيومان1905–1970
  11. 11فرانتيشيك كوبكافرانتيشيك كوبكاتشيكي · 1871–1957
  12. 12لي كراسنرلي كراسنر1908–1984
  13. 13هانس هارتونغهانس هارتونغألماني فرنسي · 1904–1989
  14. 14روبرت مذرويلروبرت مذرويلأمريكي · 1915–1991
  15. 15فرانز كلاينفرانز كلاينأمريكي · 1910–1962
  16. 16زاو وو-كيزاو وو-كي1920–2013
  17. 17كليفورد ستيلكليفورد ستيل1904–1980
  18. 18ريتشارد ديبنكورنريتشارد ديبنكورنأمريكي · 1922–1993
  19. 19آرون سيسكيندآرون سيسكيند1903–1991
  20. 20هانس هوفمانهانس هوفمان1880–1966
  21. 21أدولف غوتليبأدولف غوتليبأمريكي · 1903–1974
  22. 22Jean-Paul RiopelleJean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002
  23. 23يو يونغ-كوكيو يونغ-كوككوري · 1916–2002
  24. 24أد راينهاردأد راينهاردأمريكي · 1913–1967
  25. 25Mark TobeyMark TobeyAmerican · 1890–1976
  26. 26بول جينكينزبول جينكينزأمريكي · 1923–2012
  27. 27إيتيل عدنانإيتيل عدنانأمريكي · 1925–2021
  28. 28Richard Art HambletonRichard Art HambletonCanadian · 1952–2017
  29. 29جورج شتيفانيسكو-ريمنيكجورج شتيفانيسكو-ريمنيكRomanian-German · 1914–2007
  30. 30Daan LemaireDaan LemaireDutch · ولد في 1942
  31. 31جورج إدغار أورجورج إدغار أور1857–1918
  32. 32William BaziotesWilliam BaziotesAmerican · 1912–1963
  33. 33David SmithDavid SmithUnited States · 1906–1965
  34. 34Theodoros StamosTheodoros StamosGreek-American · 1922–1997
  35. 35شاكر حسن آل سعيدشاكر حسن آل سعيد1925–2004
  36. 36Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyAmerican · 1939–2017
  37. 37روث أساواروث أساواأمريكية · 1926–2013
  38. 38Rochelle Reznik BlumenfeldRochelle Reznik BlumenfeldAmerican · ولد في 1936
  39. 39Requena NozalRequena NozalSpanish · ولد في 1947
  40. 40ألما توماسألما توماس1891–1978
  41. 41غريس هارتيغانغريس هارتيغان1922–2008
  42. 42Norman BluhmNorman Bluhm1921–1999
  43. 43يي أونغرويي أونغروكوري فرنسي · 1904–1989
  44. 44Geta BrătescuGeta BrătescuRomanian · 1926–2018
  45. 45هيدا ستيرنهيدا ستيرنرومانية أمريكية · 1910–2011
  46. 46Alan DavieAlan DavieScottish · 1920–2014
  47. 47George StefanescuGeorge Stefanescu
  48. 48سام غيليامسام غيليامأمريكي · 1933–2022
  49. 49James BrooksJames BrooksAmerican · 1906–1992
  50. 50أبراهام راتنرأبراهام راتنرأمريكي · 1893–1978
  51. 51Jack ArmstrongJack Armstrong
  52. 52Milton ResnickMilton ResnickAmerican · 1917–2004
  53. 53Alice RahonAlice RahonFrench/Mexican · 1904–1987
  54. 54Fernando de SzyszloFernando de SzyszloPeruvian · 1925–2017
  55. 55بوفورد ديلانيبوفورد ديلانيفرنسي · 1901–1979
  56. 56Norman LewisNorman LewisAmerican · 1909–1979
  57. 57تشو تيه تشونتشو تيه تشون1920–2014
  58. 58Terry FrostTerry FrostBritish · 1915–2003
  59. 59تومي أوهتاكيتومي أوهتاكييابانية برازيلية · 1913–2015
  60. 60باتريك هيرونباتريك هيرونبريطاني · 1920–1999
  61. 61Nicola De MariaNicola De MariaItalian · ولد في 1954
  62. 62يان دافنبورتيان دافنبورتEnglish · ولد في 1966
  63. 63Anne RyanAnne RyanAmerican · 1889–1954
  64. 64Melvin EdwardsMelvin EdwardsAmerican · 1937–2026
  65. 65Ulfert WilkeUlfert WilkeGerman-American · 1907–1987
  66. 66جون هويلاندجون هويلاند1934–2011
  67. 67Carl Gustaf NelsonCarl Gustaf NelsonAmerican · 1898–1988
  68. 68Fritz BultmanFritz BultmanAmerican · 1919–1985
  69. 69فرانسيس هنري كريتشلي هيندرفرانسيس هنري كريتشلي هيندرأسترالي · 1906–1992
  70. 70Eugene Grigsby, Jr.Eugene Grigsby, Jr.American · 1918–2013
  71. 71Taro YamamotoTaro Yamamoto1919–1994
  72. 72Rosemarie BeckRosemarie BeckAmerican · 1923–2003
  73. 73Maurice CockrillMaurice CockrillBritish · 1936–2013
  74. 74Claudio VernaClaudio VernaItalian · ولد في 1937
  75. 75غاري راغغاري راغبريطاني · ولد في 1946
  76. 76عائشة خانعائشة خانبريطانية · ولد في 1959

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