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Генри Мур 1898–1986
Британский Born: Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Encyclopedia · Modernist
Генри Мур (1898–1986) is the most famous Modernist художник in this list; notable works include Reclining Figure и Sheep 1. Ranks 2 to 5: Амрита Шер-Гил, Сидней Нолан, Барбара Хепуорт и Эмили Карр. The list records 46 художники born between 1856 (Педро Александрину) and 1941 (Абдул Латифф Мохидин) in 20 countries.
Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Modernist. 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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Британский Born: Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
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Венгро-индийка Born: Будапешт Современное индийское искусство, Авангард Wikipedia: 20/32 languages
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Англичанка Born: Уэйкфилд Модернизм, Сюрреализм, Абстракция Wikipedia: 22/32 languages
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Австро-американский Born: Вена Двенадцатитоновая техника; Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Американский Born: Филадельфия Американский модернизм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
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Brazilian Born: Курибаи Modernism, Brutalism
Among his most celebrated works are the House Ariosto Martirani, an early example showcasing Wright’s influence; the House Elza Berquó, demonstrating a minimalist aesthetic infused with striking geometric abstraction and Brutalist undertones; and the Guarulhos Gymnasium, representing his later, more dramatic style characterized by concrete expressionism. João Batista Vilanova Artigas, born in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1915, stands as a monumental figure in the evolution of Brazilian architecture.
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Американский Born: Льюистон Американский модернизм Wikipedia: 16/32 languages
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Уругвайский Born: Монтевидео Латин-Амер. модернизм Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
He was deeply involved in Uruguayan public life, serving as a respected member of Parliament, directing the Escuela Nacional de Artes y Oficios (National School of Arts and Crafts), and contributing significantly to intellectual discourse through his writings on law, education, aesthetics, and even utopian ideals. He is remembered as one of the first Latin American painters to successfully forge a distinctly regional style—prioritizing feeling and essence over strict realism.
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Американский Born: Канандейгуа Абстрактный модернизм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
He befriended Alfred Henry Maurer, another American expatriate artist experimenting with radical new styles, and was profoundly influenced by the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse. The patronage of Duncan Phillips, founder of the Phillips Collection, was also instrumental to Dove's career, providing financial stability and critical encouragement during challenging times.
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Итальянский Born: Сассари Новеченто Итальянское Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
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British-American Modernist watercolor
He employed layering techniques to build up color gradually, creating subtle gradations and atmospheric effects. 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: New Malden
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.
Notable works · 100 notable works
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Француз Born: Джохор-Бару ['Дивизионизм', 'Кубизм', 'Орфизм', 'Абстрактное искусство']
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Portuguese Born: Lisbon Modernist architecture
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: Omdurman African Modernism, Hurufiyya movement Wikipedia: 6/32 languages
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. Throughout his storied career, El-Salahi has achieved several milestones that define his enduring impact: Pioneering African Modernism: He played a decisive role in establishing a modern visual identity for Sudan and the wider continent.
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Иракский Born: Тикрит Пан-арабский модернизм, Абстракционизм, Хуруфия
AllPaintingsStore — виртуальный музей для истинных ценителей искусства. wikipedia.org — общая информация о художественных движениях и биографиях. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ — сведения о конкретных произведениях, биографии художников и искусствоведческий контекст.
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Канадец Born: Бергойн-Виллидж Модернизм Wikipedia: 7/32 languages
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Американец Born: Лиссабон Гарлемский ренессанс Wikipedia: 9/32 languages
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Portuguese Born: Leiria Modernist Art Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
He actively participated in the Salon d’Automne from 1904 to 1912, documenting the dynamism of urban life and engaging with fellow artists grappling with new artistic paradigms.
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Canadian Born: Toronto Modernism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
The significance of Yvonne McKague Housser lies in her role as a trailblazer for women in the arts and a key architect of the Canadian modernist movement. 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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Канадка Born: Ошава Модернизм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard и L\ — лишь несколько примеров ее завораживающих работ, которые продолжают находить отклик в сердцах зрителей и сегодня.
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Бразильский Born: Рио-де-Жанейро Бразильский модернизм Wikipedia: 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born: Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (этюд), представленный в Пинакотеке штата Сан-Паулу, служит прекрасным примером его мастерства в передаче самой сути бразильских пейзажей.
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Аргентино-бразилец Born: Ланус Ар-деко Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
«The Pier» — завораживающее полотно, написанное маслом на холсте; эта работа представлена в Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil в Бразилиа и доступна в коллекции AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилец Born: Ресифи Кубизм и модернизм Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
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Австралиец Born: Саммер-Хилл Модернизм, абстрактное искусство Wikipedia: 2/32 languages
Notable works
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Statistics
| Бразилия | 7 |
|---|---|
| США | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Великобритания | 3 |
| Австралия | 3 |
| Италия | 3 |
| Ирак | 3 |
| Португалия | 3 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 6 |
| 1880s | 4 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| 1930s | 3 |
| 1940s | 2 |
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FAQ
Генри Мур (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Амрита Шер-Гил (#2) and Сидней Нолан (#3).
Генри Мур (#1), Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Сидней Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепуорт (#4) и Эмили Карр (#5).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
The highest-ranked художники born in США are Джон Марин (#10), Стюарт Дэвис (#11), Марсден Хартли (#13), Артур Доув (#16) и Уильям Джонсон (#35).
Бразилия: 7 of the 46 художники in this list were born there, then США (5) и Канада (4).
The highest-ranked художники born in Бразилия are Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Жоао Батиста Виланова Артигас (#12), Атос Булко (#23), Ди Кавалканти (#41) и Педро Александрину (#42).
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Абдул Латифф Мохидин (#24) и Ibrahim El-Salahi (#31).
“His technique, often employing impasto (thickly applied paint) with visible brushstrokes, further emphasized the expressive power of color and texture, creating paintings that pulsated with energy and emotion.” — from our biography of Педро Фигари (#14).
9 women are in this ranking: Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Барбара Хепуорт (#4), Эмили Карр (#5), Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Мариэда Ди Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) и Изабель Маклафлин (#39).
Монтевидео: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
The earliest-born художник in this list is Педро Александрину (#42), born in 1856.
The encyclopedia records 3,501 works by these художники.
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