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Βασίλι Καντίνσκι 1866–1944
Russian Born: Μόσχα ['Expressionism', 'Abstract painting', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
Reference list · Expressionist
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (1866–1944) is the most famous Expressionist painter in this list; notable works include Composition VII (study 2) and An Intimate Party. Ranks 2 to 5: Έντβαρντ Μουνχ, Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά, Πάουλ Κλέε and Τζάκσον Πόλοκ. The list records 100 painters born between 1849 (Κριστιανός Ρόλφς) and 1960 (Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά) in 38 countries.
Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under 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.
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Russian Born: Μόσχα ['Expressionism', 'Abstract painting', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Αμερικανός Born: Βρόκηλιν Neo-Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Paintings like Piscine versus the Best Hotels (or various loin) exemplify his ability to juxtapose seemingly disparate elements—luxury and deprivation, beauty and decay—creating a powerful commentary on social inequalities. In the years since his death, Basquiat’s reputation has only grown.
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German and Swiss Born: Μύνχενμπουχζεε Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
His approach to a canvas was rarely about simple imitation; instead, he built his compositions through a highly individual style influenced by expressionism, cubism, and surrealism.
Collections To find the traces of his prolific output, one might travel to Bern, Switzerland.
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American Born: Κόντυ Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. He was among the first American painters to be recognized as a peer of the great 20th-century European masters, proving that a new, visceral language could emerge from the soil of the United States.
Collections In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.
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Ιταλός Born: Λιβόρνο Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
In 1907, he also attended the Paul Gauguin retrospective at the Salon d'Automne, an event that left a mark on his developing vision.
Collections In the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds significant pieces, including a portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne from 1918.
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Αυστριακός Born: Τουλν αν ντερ Ντόναου Αυστριακός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
By 1909, he is actively challenging the established order, co-founding the Neues Wiener Kunstgruppe and the Neukunstgruppe. Schiele emerges from the early 20th century as a leading figure in Austrian Expressionism.
Collections The weight of Schiele’s output is felt most heavily in Vienna.
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Ιρλανδός Born: Δουβλίνο Εκφραστισμός, Κυβισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944). Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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Γερμανός Born: Δρέσδη ['Φωτορεαλισμός', 'Αβηρασία'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. His canvases have moved from the experimental spaces of Düsseldorf to the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Collections The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Ολλανδός-Αμερικανός Born: Ρότερνταμ Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
From his teenage years until 1924, he attends these classes in Rotterdam, balancing the demands of work with the study of formal art. He moves through a landscape of ideas, absorbing the influence of Stuart Davis and John Graham, whose presence helps steer his vocabulary away from literal depiction.
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American Born: Ογκάστα Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
The surface of a Johns painting often feels heavy and built up. Later, in 2011, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Collections To see his paintings and sculptures in person, one might travel to New York City.
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Αμερικανός Born: Ντάουγαβπύλς Χρωματική Προσκυνησία
By 1940, he made the decision to change his name to Mark Rothko. His paintings are recognized as some of the most significant works of 20th-century art, often found in the permanent collections of major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.
Collections To stand before his canvases is to experience the weight of color in a quiet room.
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Αυστριακός, Τσεχικός, Βρετανικός Born: Πόχλαν Εκφρασιονισμός, Βιεννέζικη Αβανγκάρντ Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
He was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement, moving away from simple visual accuracy to capture something much deeper. In 1909, he wrote the short play Murderer, the Hope of Women, which is often recognized as one of the first Expressionist dramas.
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Γερμανός Born: Ασάφενμπουργκ Γερμανικός Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was born on 6 May 1880 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Kirchner remains a central figure of the German Expressionist movement, a presence that helped define the visual language of a transformative era.
Collections The physical presence of Kirchner’s vision is scattered across several major institutions, reflecting the international reach of his influence.
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Αρμένιος-Αμερικανός Born: Χόργομ Αφηρημένος Εκφρασιονισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
Seeking a different path, he enrolled in classes at the New England School of Art. The weight of Gorky's influence on Abstract Expressionism remains heavy.
Collections To see the physical traces of his hand, one might travel to Washington, D.C.
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Γερμανικός-Δανικός Born: Νόλτε Γερμανικός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
The Mocking of Christ (1909) – μια δυναμική και συναισθηματικά φορτισμένη θρησκευτική σκηνή. Autumn Sea (1908) - αποδεικνύοντας το εκφραστικό τοπικό του ζωγραφικό στυλ.
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German Born: Untermhaus ['Neue Sachlichkeit', 'Dadaism', 'Expressionism'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Βέλγος Born: Οστένδη ['Συμβολισμός', 'Εκφρασιονισμός'] Wikipedia: 25/32 languages
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Γερμανός Born: Λειψία Εκφρασιονισμός, Νέα Αντικειμενικότητα Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
Born into a middle-class family in Leipzig, Germany, Max Beckmann showed an early inclination toward drawing. Even as he navigated the difficult years of exile in Amsterdam and his eventual move to the United States, his voice remained distinct.
Collections Finding the physical traces of Beckmann's life requires traveling through the cities that shaped his exile and his later years.
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Αυστριακός Born: Βιέννη Νεορεαλισμός Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Hundertwasserhaus (Βιέννη): Ίσως η πιο διάσημη δημιουργία του, το Hundertwasserhaus είναι ένα ζωντανό διαμέρισμα στη Βιέννη, που χαρακτηρίζεται από τους κυματιστούς ορόφους, τα ακανόνιστα παράθυρα και την πολύχρωμη πρόσοψη διακοσμημένη με δέντρα και φυτά. Εκπροσωπεί την άρνησή του προς τις ευθείες γραμλομάδες και τον τυποποιημένο σχεδιασμό.
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Γερμανός Born: Ντόναουεσχίνγκεν Νεοεκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Γερμανική Born: Κούνιχσμπεργκ Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
Käthe Kollwitz, born Käthe Schmidt on July 8, 1867, in Kaliningrad, Russia (later part of Germany), emerged from a family deeply rooted in both intellectual ferment and social conscience. She died near Dresden in 1945, during the final days of World War II, a poignant end for an artist who had dedicated her life to bearing witness to human suffering.
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Γάλλος Born: 19ο δημοτικό διαμέρισμα του Παρισιού Εκφρατισμός, Fauvismus Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Σκωτσέζος-Αμερικανός Born: Άμπερνεϊ Αρχιτεκτονική γλυπτική Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
Bailly και συμμετείχε σε μαθήματα με τον Thomas Eakins στην Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Η καλλιτεχνική του προσφορά περιλαμβάνει ορισμένα από τα πιο εντυπωσιακά μνημειακά έργα της εποχής: Δημοτικό Παλάτι Φιλαδέλφειας: μια τεράστια παραγγελία που περιλάμβανε περισσότερα από 250 κομμάτια σε μάρμαρο και μπρούντζο, η οποία απέκτησε 20 χρόνια για την ολοκλήρωσή της.
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Μεξικανοίς Born: Τσιουάουα Σοσιαλισμός Ρεαλισμός Μυρογραφία Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
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Αμερικανίδα Born: Μανχάταν Εκφραστισμός, Color Field Wikipedia: 19/32 languages
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Αμερικανός Born: Λέξινγκτον Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Γερμανός-Αμερικανός Born: Νέα Υόρκη Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Τσέχος Born: Οπότσνο (Τσεχία) Αβηραστία, Ορφικισμός Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
The Paris Museum of Modern Art (Παρίσι, Γαλλία).
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Γερμανός Born: Ντόιτςμπασελιτς Νεοεπιρρεπιονισμός Wikipedia: 26/32 languages
Throughout his prolific career, Baselitz’s artistic language has been a complex tapestry woven from myriad influences, ranging from the starkness of Socialist Realism and the dramatic tension of Mannerism to the primal rhythms of African sculpture.
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Αμερικανίδα Born: Μπρούκλιν Αφηρημένος Εκπερεσιονισμός Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Γερμανός Born: Ροttenflut Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia: 25/32 languages
Bold Lines & Stark Contrasts: Particularly evident in his woodcuts, these elements create a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity. His paintings, woodcuts, lithographs, and etchings are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Neue Galerie (New York), and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Γερμανο-Γάλλος Born: Λειψία Γεστιαλισμός και Αφηρημένος Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
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British Born: Βερολίνο School of London Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
The 1950s saw Auerbach establishing his presence through exhibitions at the Beaux Arts Gallery in London. He represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1986, sharing the Golden Lion with Sigmar Polke —a testament to his international standing.
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Αμερικανός Born: Γουίλκς Μπέαρ Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Ινδός Born: Πάνδχαρχούρ Κουβιστικές αφηγηματικές ζωγραφιές Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
His ability to synthesize the structural rigor of Western abstraction with the emotive richness of Eastern storytelling created a unique visual dialect that resonated across continents. Born in 1915 in the small town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, his early years were steeped in the vibrant cultural textures of rural India.
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Γερμανός Born: Μέσεντε Εκφρασιονισμός, Φαυβισμός, Ορφισμός, Κουβισμός Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
He found a way to weave the dynamism of Italian Futurism into his compositions, imbuing his scenes with a sense of movement and modern energy. This was no passing interest; he returned to Paris frequently between 1907 and 1912, allowing the atmosphere of the French capital to reshape his perception of the canvas.
Collections To walk through the rooms where his spirit remains, one might travel to Bonn, Germany.
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Ρώσος Born: Τορζόκ Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Καναδο-Αμερικανός Born: Μόντρεαλ ['Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός', 'Νέο-Εκφραστισμός'] Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
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Γερμανός Born: Γκβαρντέισκ Ιμπρεσιονισμός & Έκφρασιασμός Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
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Born: Πεκίνο ['Art Deco των 1920', 'Εκφραστισμός', 'Αφηθειός τέχνη'] Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
The influence of earlier movements such as Impressionism and Post-Impressionism is also likely present, providing a foundation upon which to build more radical departures.
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Ελβετία Born: Βάχσελντορν Εκφρατισμός και Βαυαρς Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Πολωνός Born: Βαρσοβία Συμβολισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
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Γερμανός Born: Ντόμπελν Γερμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia: 22/32 languages
Influences: Heckel and the other members of Die Brücke were heavily influenced by Edvard Munch's expressive style and African sculpture, which they saw as embodying a raw, primitive power. Expressionist Pioneer: Erich Heckel is recognized as a key figure in the Expressionist movement, particularly for his contributions to Die Brücke.
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Αυστριανο-Αμερικανός Born: Βιέννη Δωδεκατονική τεχνική; Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
Adorno και Carl Dahlhaus. [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/a@d3cl2x--a-journey-through-art-history-with-AllPaintingsStore-s-extensive-collection-](εξερευνήστε την τεράστια συλλογή τέχνης στο AllPaintingsStore, που εκτείνεται από τον 12ο έως τον 20ό αιώνα).
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Spanish Born: Τσβίκαου Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
As his reputation grew, Pechstein’s canvases became windows into the shifting spirit of post-WWI Germany.
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Ουγγρός Born: Βυζάντιο Σύγχρονη ουγγρική τέχνη Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
Born in Budapest on March 15th, 1894, Vilmos Aba-Novák’s early life was marked by an exposure to the visual arts. His legacy extends beyond individual artworks; he helped to establish a distinctly Hungarian modern style that blended influences from Expressionism, the Italian Novecento, and his own unique artistic vision.
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Serbian Born: Čačak Expressionism & Fauvism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
Graduating in 1891, she taught there for a period beginning in 1893 before moving to Munich to study with Slovenian artist Anton Ažbe. Studying under Anton Ažbe, a Slovenian artist who championed innovative techniques and stylistic experimentation, she absorbed influences from artists like Edvard Munch and Henri Matisse.
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Βελγίζιος Born: Αμβέρσα Εθνική Έκφραση Wikipedia: 16/32 languages
Post-War Landscape & Fisherman’s Life: Following the devastation of World War I, Permeke relocated to Devonshire, England, where he rediscovered inspiration in English landscapes—a departure from the grim depictions of the Belgian worker's life that dominated his artistic output after the war.
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Βουλγαρικός Born: Βίντιν Σχολή του Παρισιού Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
Nude with a Green Hat (1925): Ένα εντυπωσιακό δείγμα των μελετών του για το γυμνό σώμα, που αναδεικνύει την κυριαρχία του στο χρώμα και τη μορφή. Σήμερα φυλάσσεται στο Cincinnati Art Museum. Little Girl on an Armchair (1925): Αποδεικνύει την ικανότητά του να αιχμαλωτίζει την αθωנות και την ομορφιά σε ένα οικιακό περιβάλλον. Loose Women (1911): Ένα προκλητικό έργο που αντανακλά τις αλλαγές στις κοινωνικές νόρμες του αρχαιού 20ού αιώνα.
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Γερμανός Born: Γρόζ Νιέντορφ Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
Rohlfs’s artistic output is remarkably diverse, encompassing landscapes that resonate with palpable emotion—particularly those depicting mountainous terrains and dramatic skies—and religious scenes imbued with spiritual fervor. Christian Rohlfs stands as an indelible figure within the annals of German Expressionism, embodying its core tenets of subjective experience and artistic innovation.
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German Born: Duisburg Expressionism
Artistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Rodin's expressive influence with a distinctly German Expressionist sensibility.
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Ρωσικά-Γαλλικό Born: Βιτσέμπσκ Κυβισμός, Μοντερνισμός Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Αμερικανός Born: Γρανίδος Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Αμερικανός Born: Πόρτλαντ Λυρική Αβηραστία Wikipedia: 9/32 languages
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Romanian Born: Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
His studies at the Academy of Art in Berlin provided a solid grounding in classical techniques, but it was his exposure to the works of artists like Schmid-Reutte and Hölzel that ignited his interest in exploring new modes of representation.
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Born: Ντόλσαχ Wikipedia: 13/32 languages
Justina-Rentsch, Bozen/Bolzano, Νότια Τιρόλη/Alto Adige, Ιταλία, αφήνοντας πίσω του μια πλούσια καλλιτεχνική κληρονομιά.
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Αμερικανός Born: Νέα Υόρκη Αφηρημένη έκφραση Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Canadian Born: Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
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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German Born: Berlin Expressionism Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
Born in Berlin in 1877 into an upper-middle-class family, Münter navigated a world that presented significant obstacles for women pursuing artistic careers. She joined his Phalanx school in 1901, where she absorbed the principles of Post-Impressionism and experimented with innovative techniques like using palette knives to apply paint—a method that would become a hallmark of her style.
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Κορεατική Born: Ευλην Αντιαιρετικός Πινέλος
Influenced by his deep appreciation for Korean landscape—particularly the towering Taebaek Mountains—he began to incorporate stylized representations of mountains into his compositions—a motif that would become synonymous with his artistic identity. Following his graduation from Bunka Gakuin University in Tokyo in 1938 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Yoo immersed himself in the vibrant artistic landscape of Japan—a period profoundly shaped by Western avant-garde movements.
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Polish Born: Leorda Expressionism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
Weiss's distinctive style is characterized by intense emotion conveyed through muted color palettes and dynamic brushstrokes—a hallmark of Expressionism. Furthermore, he engaged with Symbolist artists such as Edvard Munch and Gustav Klimt, incorporating evocative imagery and psychological depth into his compositions.
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Αμερικανός Born: Μπάφαλο Εικαστική Αβημότητα Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Austrian Born: Bzenec Vienna Secession Wikipedia: 13/32 languages
Under the rigorous academic guidance of masters such as Christian Griepenkerl and Leopold Carl Müller at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Kurzweil mastered the classical foundations of his craft. This internal struggle reached its devastating conclusion in 1916, when he ended his life alongside his student and lover, Helene Heger.
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French Born: Paris Expressionism
Nevertheless, Buffet’s dedication to his craft never wavered.
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German/Dutch Born: Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter Wikipedia: 13/32 languages
The Blaue Reiter’s emphasis on symbolism, spirituality, and the connection between art and nature profoundly impacted Campendonk's work, leading him to incorporate elements of folklore, mythology, and dream imagery into his compositions.
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Αμερικανός Born: Κεντέρβιλ Αντιεκφραστισμός Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
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Scottish Expressionism; Surrealism
Born in 1942 amidst the salt-sprayed fishing traditions of Port Seton, near Edinburgh, John Bellany CBE, RA emerged as one of Scotland’s most profound and evocative visual storytellers. John Bellany’s contribution to British art history is marked by his ability to elevate regional Scottish identity to a universal stage.
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Ολλανδός Born: Σέρτοχενμπος Εκφραστισμός, Λουμινισμός Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
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German Born: Soest Expressionism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
The trajectory of Morgner’s meteoric rise was violently interrupted by the onset of World War I.
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Αμερικανός Born: Μπέρμινγκχαμ Νεοεκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, near the headquarters of the Black Panther Party, Marshall was immersed in an environment where social responsibility and visual identity were inextricably linked. The historical significance of Kerry James Marshall lies in his ability to disrupt visual hierarchies.
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Βέλγρος Born: Γκέντ Φλαμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
During his time in the Netherlands, his work was influenced by the Bergen School and the works of Henri Le Fauconnier.
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French Cubism
As a founding member of the Hetek painting group, he stood at the forefront of a generation that sought to redefine Hungarian and European art through a lens of radical modernity.
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German Born: Dusseldorf New Objectivity & Realism
His landscapes—particularly “ Early Morning in the Eifel Mountains ”—capture the serene beauty of the Rhineland region with remarkable precision and tonal subtlety.
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British Biblical scenes, female figures
Beyond the technical aspects, Ascher’s process involved a deep engagement with the source material. She challenged the traditional role of religious art, moving beyond mere illustration to create works that explored the psychological and emotional dimensions of faith.
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Belgian Born: Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
Frits Van den Berghe died in Ghent in 1939, leaving behind a rich and complex body of work that continues to captivate viewers with its haunting beauty and psychological depth. Initially, he benefited from the rigorous training provided by Jean Delvin at the Royal Academy, grounding him in classical techniques and compositional principles.
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Financial support from art dealer Paul Cassirer allowed Barlach to develop his unique style, focusing on the emotional intensity of human figures.
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American Born: Βηρυτός ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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German Born: Krefeld Expressionism Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
However, it was his subsequent studies at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart from 1900 to 1902 that truly ignited his artistic fire. While Nauen’s work predates the formal establishment of German Expressionism, it undeniably shares many key characteristics with the movement.
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| Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής | 20 |
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| Γερμανία | 18 |
| Αυστρία | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Ρωσία | 5 |
| Βέλγιο | 3 |
| Ελβετία | 2 |
| Ολλανδία | 2 |
| 1840s | 1 |
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| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 10 |
| 1870s | 16 |
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
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FAQ
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2) and Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3).
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1), Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2), Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Πάουλ Κλέε (#4) and Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Bavarian State Painting Collections (5), Lenbachhaus (4) and Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης (4).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Κριστιανός Ρόλφς (#62), born in 1849.
Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής: 20 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Γερμανία (18) and Αυστρία (6).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ (#9), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Άνσελμ Κίφερ (#23), Ιούλιος Σνάμπελ (#35), Πέτρος Ντοΐγκ (#43) and Κερί Τζέιμς Μάρσαλ (#90).
“This process was less about controlled brushwork and more about a rhythmic, almost primal release of energy onto the surface.” — from our biography of Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5).
10 women are in this ranking: Κέτε Κόλβιτς (#25), Ηλέν Franklin (#29), Παולה Μόντερσον-Μπέκερ (#34), Λη Κράσνερ (#37), Άλις Νιλ (#49), Μαρία Βερύκκη (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) and Gabriele Münter (#77).
The highest-ranked painters born in Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής are Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Αλεξάντερ Κάλντερ (#27) and Ηλέν Franklin (#29).
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
Νέα Υόρκη: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
The encyclopedia records 16,739 works by these painters.
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