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Джексон Поллок 1912–1956
Американець Born: Коді Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
Reference list · Abstract Expressionist
Джексон Поллок (1912–1956) is the most famous Abstract Expressionist художник in this list; notable works include Осінній Ритм. № 30, 1950 та Номер 1А. Ranks 2 to 5: Ґергард Ріхтер, Віллем Де Кунінг, Джеспер Джонс та Марк Ротко. The list records 76 художники born between 1857 (Георг Едгар Оehr (Мад Поттер з Білкоси)) and 1966 (Іан Давенпорт) in 30 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.
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Американець Born: Коді Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Голландсько-американська Born: Роттердам Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
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Американець Born: Даугавпільс ['Живопис кольорового поля', 'Абстрактний експресіонізм']
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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Армяно-американець Born: Хоргам Абстрактний експресіонізм, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian у Лісоні зберігає його твори, а Buffalo AKG Art Museum є місцем, де можна знайти The Liver is the Cock's Comb — шедевр 1944 року. Безпосередній контакт із цими витворами дозволяє глибше розгледіти плинність ліній та те, як кольори м'яко перетікають один в одного.
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Scottish-American Born: Лонтон Architectural sculpture Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
His magnum opus, Philadelphia City Hall, stands as a testament to his mastery of marble and bronze, embodying the grandeur and ambition of Beaux-Arts architecture. Grandson’s Artistic Legacy: Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder—Calder’s grandson—maintained his grandfather’s pioneering spirit and expanded upon his explorations of Kinetic Art. ## Further Exploration To delve deeper into the life and work of Alexander Milne Calder, visit calder.org for comprehensive biographical information and a detailed timeline of his artistic career.
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Американка Born: Мангеттен Абстрактний експресіонізм, Колірне поле Wikipedia: 19/32 languages
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Американський Born: Лексінгтон Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
Works like the Ferragosto series (1961) and The Italians (1961) exemplify this period—paintings that seem to exist between calligraphy and chaos, evoking both ancient inscriptions and the immediacy of graffiti. He drew inspiration from a diverse range of sources—from the raw energy of Jean Dubuffet and Alberto Giacometti to the poetic sensibilities of Stéphane Mallarmé, Rainer Maria Rilke, and John Keats.
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Американський Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60) ще більше закріпив цей підхід, створюючи відчуття просторової глибини та викликаючи почуття благоговіння та захоплення.
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Чех Born: Опочно ['Реалізм', 'Символізм', 'Орфізм', 'Кубізм', 'Абстракція'] Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
«Аморфа, фуга у двох кольорах», приблизно 1912 р. «Диски Ньютона, етюд до фуги у двох кольорах», приблизно 1911 р.
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Американка Born: Бруклін Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Німецько-французька Born: Лейпциг Жестикулятивний абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
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Американський Born: Вілкс-Барре Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1910, his life was marked by early hardship – the suicide of his father when he was just seven years old cast a long shadow, influencing a sensibility that would later find expression in the stark contrasts defining his art. This experience fueled a restless spirit, propelling him on journeys across America before he secured admission to Girard College, where he received a rigorous education focused on visual arts.
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Американський Born: Грандін Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Американський Born: Портленд Лійка абстракція Wikipedia: 9/32 languages
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Американський Born: Новый Йорк Абстрактний експресіонізм
«Відбиття чоловіка в дзеркальному шафі» з «Гарем Документу» (1935-1940).
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Американський Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
Artists like Giorgio Morandi and Fernand Léger captivated him with their understated compositions and investigations into the relationship between perception and reality.
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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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Американський Born: Баффало Абстракціонізм, Мінімалізм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
These works—large-scale canvases painted in a range of nearly black shades – were not intended to depict anything specific. Ad Reinhardt died on August 30, 1967, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and provoke.
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Американський Born: Сентервілл Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. Travel & Cultural Immersion: His extensive travels throughout Asia and Europe broadened his artistic horizons and informed his unique visual language.
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Американець Born: Бейрут ['Ассамбляж', 'Поп-арт', 'Нео-дада'] Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Canadian Born: Tofino Street art, Conceptual art
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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Romanian-German Born: Петелешті Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism
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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Dutch Born: Naarden Abstract Expressionism
Initially influenced by surrealist principles—a legacy of his early encounters with Willy Boers —Lemaire gradually moved towards a more purely abstract approach in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Daan Lemaire’s contribution to Dutch abstract expressionism is considerable.
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Американський Born: Білки Абстрактний експресіонізм
George Edgar Ohr, a name that now echoes through the halls of art museums and resonates with the spirit of innovation, was born on July 12, 1857, in the vibrant coastal city of Biloxi, Mississippi. After a restless adolescence spent navigating various trades in New Orleans—a blacksmith, a printer’s hand, even a stint as a stagehand—he found himself apprenticed to Joseph Fortune Meyer, a potter with connections to the burgeoning Arts & Crafts movement.
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American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
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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United States Born: Decatur Abstract expressionism Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York.
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Грецький Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
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American Abstract Expressionism
His paintings served as windows into a broader struggle for human dignity, reflecting the tensions and triumphs of his time.
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Американка Born: Норволк Модернізм, скульптура Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
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American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Art
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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Spanish Born: Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism
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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Born: Chicago Abstract expressionist Wikipedia: 6/32 languages
His works, such as "Chandelle" (1966) and "Oz", demonstrate a refusal to settle for easy aesthetics.
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Romanian Born: Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art
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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Румунсько-американська Born: Бухарест Абстрактний експресіонізм та сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
Her formal training began in 1918 under the tutelage of Frederic Storck, a sculptor who had taught her instructor Max Hermann Maxy, setting her on a course that would see her engage with some of the most pivotal artistic currents of the twentieth century. Simultaneously, Sterne devoured German philosophical texts, grappling with existential questions and embracing the modernist preoccupation with subjectivity.
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Scottish Born: Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages
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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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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Американський Born: Тупело Колірний потік Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
Further back in art history, he found inspiration in the radical experimentation of Vladimir Tatlin, the geometric precision of Frank Stella, and the formal rigor of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. Harris Prize from the Art Institute of Chicago and received an Artist's Fellowship from the Washington Gallery of Modern Art.
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American Born: St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages
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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Американець Born: Пукіпсі Експресіонізм, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
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However, he found himself increasingly drawn to subjects beyond the demands of client briefs. The hyperrealism of artists like Richard Estes and Chuck Close is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, but Armstrong's paintings possess a warmth and emotional depth that sets them apart.
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American Born: Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages
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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French/Mexican Born: Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages
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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Peruvian Born: Lima Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
The historical significance of Fernando de Szyszlo cannot be overstated; he was the bridge between the ancestral past and the modern future.
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Француз Born: Ноксвілл Постімпресіонізм Wikipedia: 5/32 languages
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American Born: Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
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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Китайський-французький Born: Xiao County Абстракціонізм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
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British Born: Leamington Spa Abstract Art Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
Born in Leamington Spa in 1915, Frost’s early years were defined more by manual labor than by the studio.
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Японо-бразилька Born: Кіото Неформальний абстракціонізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
tomie ohtake was the mother of architects ruy ohtake and ricardo ohtake. she passed away on february 12, 2015, at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy in the world of visual art.
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Британська Born: Хіддінглі Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
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Italian Born: Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia: 5/32 languages
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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English Born: Сідкап Abstract painter Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
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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American Born: Hoboken Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages
Key Turning Point – Kurt Schwitters: In 1948, saw the collages of Kurt Schwitters at the Rose Fried Gallery in New York City. European Sojourn: Lived in Majorca and Paris (1931-1932).
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American Born: Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
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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German-American Born: Bavaria Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages
In 1938, Wilke emigrated to the United States, establishing himself as an artist and scholar amidst the burgeoning artistic dynamism of New York City.
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Британська Born: Шеффілд Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 3/32 languages
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American Born: Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
Early experimentation included found objects, painting, and printing before focusing on sculpture. Marriage to Charles Nevelson in 1920 allowed her to pursue art studies in New York City.
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American Born: New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
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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Австралієць Born: Саммер-Гілл Модернізм, абстрактне мистецтво Wikipedia: 2/32 languages
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American Born: Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E.
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Born: Hollywood Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York City (1951-1953). The Art Students League of New York (1950-1952), under the guidance of Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Morris Kantor, Byron Browne, and Vaclav Vytlacil.
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American Born: Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
Her tenure at institutions such as Queens College, Vassar College, and the New York Studio School allowed her to pass on her rigorous approach to both technique and concept.
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British Born: Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages
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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Italian Born: Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism
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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Британська Born: Хай-Віком Абстрактне колористичне поле
Gary Wragg | CAS - Contemporary Art Society.
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Британська Born: Париж Сучасне мистецтво; Абстрактний експресіонізм
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| Сполучені Штати Америки | 21 |
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| United States | 11 |
| Сполучене Королівство | 4 |
| Німеччина | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Китайська Народна Республіка | 2 |
| США | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
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| 1870s | 1 |
| 1880s | 2 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 9 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
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FAQ
Джексон Поллок (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Ґергард Ріхтер (#2) and Віллем Де Кунінг (#3).
Джексон Поллок (#1), Ґергард Ріхтер (#2), Віллем Де Кунінг (#3), Джеспер Джонс (#4) та Марк Ротко (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in Сполучені Штати Америки are Джексон Поллок (#1), Джеспер Джонс (#4), Александр Колдер (#7), Хелен Франкенталер (#8) та Сай Твомблі (#9).
The highest-ranked художники born in United States are William Baziotes (#32), David Smith (#33), Norman Bluhm (#42), James Brooks (#49) та Norman Lewis (#56).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей американського мистецтва Уітні (5), Смитсонівський музей американського мистецтва (4) та Музей сучасного мистецтва (MoMA) (3).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Георг Едгар Оehr (Мад Поттер з Білкоси) (#31), born in 1857.
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Ґергард Ріхтер (#2), Джеспер Джонс (#4), Daan Lemaire (#30), Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld (#38), Requena Nozal (#39) та Nicola De Maria (#61).
Сполучені Штати Америки: 21 of the 76 художники in this list were born there, then United States (11) та Сполучене Королівство (4).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1920s (18 of 76), between 1857 and 1966 overall.
13 women are in this ranking: Хелен Франкенталер (#8), Лі Краснер (#12), Етель Аднан (#27), Рут Асава (#37), Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld (#38), Альма Томас (#40), Грейс Гартіган (#41) та Geta Brătescu (#44).
Нью-Йорк: 3 of the художники in this list were born there.
The encyclopedia records 3,800 works by these художники.
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