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Кандінський Василь Васильович 1866–1944
Росіянин Born: Москва ['Експресіонізм', 'Абстрактне живопис', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
Reference list · Expressionist
Кандінський Василь Васильович (1866–1944) is the most famous Expressionist painter in this list; notable works include Композиция VII and Синій коваль. Ranks 2 to 5: Едвард Мунк, Жан-Мішель Баскія, Пауль Клее and Джексон Поллок. The list records 100 painters born between 1849 (Крістіан Рольфс) and 1960 (Жан-Мішель Баскія) 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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Росіянин Born: Москва ['Експресіонізм', 'Абстрактне живопис', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Американський Born: Бруклин Неоекспресіонізм 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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Німецько-швейцарська Born: Мюнхенбухзее Експресіонізм, Кубізм, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
Angel Applicant (1939). Щоб відшукати сліди його надзвичайно плідної творчості, варто вирушити до Берна, Швейцарія.
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Американець Born: Коді Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Австрієць Born: Тулльн-ан-дер-Донау Австрійський експресіонізм Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Born: Дублін Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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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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Німець Born: Мюнхен Німецький експресіонізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Австрієць, чех, британець Born: Пехларн Експресіонізм, віденський авангард 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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Німець Born: Ашаффенбург Німецький експресіонізм Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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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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Німецько-данська Born: Нольде Німецький експресіонізм Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
His parents were Danish and Frisian peasants, and the rhythms of rural life shaped his early years. He looked toward the work of Paul Gauguin and found a way to move beyond simple representation.
Collections Tracing his presence in public collections reveals a scattered but significant trail.
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Німець Born: Унтермгаус ["Нова об'єктивність", 'Дадаїзм', 'Експресіонізм'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Бельгієць Born: Остенде ['Символізм', 'Експресіонізм'] Wikipedia: 25/32 languages
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Француз Born: Смиловичі Експресіонізм Wikipedia: 26/32 languages
His style was profoundly individual, a masterful synthesis of traditional European painting – particularly the evocative works of Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Chardin, and the stark realism of Courbet – filtered through a lens of raw emotional intensity. While often categorized as an Expressionist, reducing Soutine solely to this label significantly diminishes the complexity of his artistic approach.
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Німець Born: Лейпциг Експресіонізм, Нова єствовизність Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
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Австрієць Born: Відень Віденська Сецесія Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Народився: 15 грудня 1928 року, Відень, Австрія. Помер: 19 лютого 2000 року (у віці 71 року), на борту лайнера RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 у відкритому морі. Повне ім'я: Фрідріх Штоуассер (прийняв псевдонім Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser).
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Німець Born: Донауешинген Неоекспресіонізм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Француз Born: XIX округ Парижа Експресіонізм, Фавлізм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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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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Мексиканський Born: Чіуауа Соціалізм Реалізм, Мюралізм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
The Academy of San Carlos proved crucial in honing his technical skills while simultaneously fostering his rebellious spirit.
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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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Німецько-американський Born: Нью-Йорк Виражаванство Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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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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Німець Born: Дойчбазеліц Неоекспресіонізм Wikipedia: 26/32 languages
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Американка Born: Бруклін Абстрактний експресіонізм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Німецький Born: Роttenфлют Виразізм 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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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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Індієць Born: Пандхарпур Кубістичні наративні картини Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
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Німець Born: Мешеде Експресіонізм, фовізм, орфізм, кубізм Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Росіянин Born: Торжок Експресіонізм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Канадсько-американський Born: Монреаль ['Абстрактний експресіонізм', 'Неоекспресіонізм'] Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
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Німецький Born: Гвардєйськ Імпресіонізм та Експресіонізм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
In the Slaughterhouse (1878): A starkly realistic depiction of animal carcasses, showcasing Corinth’s early mastery of technique and his willingness to confront unsettling subjects. Self-Portrait (various years): A series of self-portraits created annually on his birthday, offering a fascinating chronicle of the artist's evolving self-perception and artistic style. Female Semi-Nude with Hat (1906): Demonstrates Corinth’s ability to blend classical motifs with impressionistic techniques, creating a sensuous and psychologically compelling portrait.
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Швейцарський Born: Вахзельдорн Експресіонізм, Баухаус Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Польський Born: Варшава Символізм, сюрреалізм Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
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Німець Born: Дёбельн Німецький експресіонізм Wikipedia: 22/32 languages
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Австро-американська Born: Відень Дванадцятитонова техніка; Експресіонізм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Іспанець Born: Цвікау Кубізм, Сюрреалізм 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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Угорська Born: Будапешт Сучасне угорське мистецтво Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
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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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Бельгієць Born: Антверпен Фламандський експресіонізм Wikipedia: 16/32 languages
Early Life & Artistic Formation: Born in Antwerp, Permeke’s formative years were marked by his father's dedication to landscape painting and the establishment of the Municipal Museum of Arts—a pivotal influence shaping his artistic sensibilities from a young age.
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Български Born: Видин Школа на Париж, Експресионизъм Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
Nude with a Green Hat (Оголена в зеленому капелюшку, 1925): Вражаючий приклад його еротичних досліджень, що демонструє майстерність володіння кольором і формою. Наразі зберігається в Музеї мистецтв Цинциннаті. Little Girl on an Armchair (Дівчинка у кріслі, 1925): Свідчення його здатності вловити чистоту та красу в домашній обстановці. Loose Women (Жінки, 1911): Провокативна робота, що відображає зміну соціальних норм на початку XX століття.
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Німецький Born: Грос-Ніндорф Виражаванський стиль Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
His masterful use of woodcuts and linocuts—particularly his series inspired by Munch’s “The Scream”—further solidified his reputation as a pioneer of printmaking and demonstrated his ability to distill emotional intensity into concise visual representations.
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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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російсько-французька Born: Вітебськ Кубізм, модернізм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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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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Британський Born: Істлiнгтон Оутсайдерське мистецтво, імпресіонізм
Recognizing the importance of artistic education, he enrolled at South Kensington College of Art, immersing himself in the study of classical techniques and mastering the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Paintings such as Iris, Sunshine And Wind, and The Bathers stand as testament to Sims’ enduring artistic vision—a vision rooted in both meticulous technique and a fearless embrace of psychological complexity.
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Грецький Born: Пірей Сюрреалізм
«Вхід до заміського будинку» (1928): Ця акварель є втіленням здатності Цартойхіса поєднувати фантазію з ретельною спостережливістю. «Етюд до "Травня"» (1973): Картина демонструє вплив Моранді та майстерне використання імпасто, передаючи водночас красу та меланхолію.
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Американський Born: Новый Йорк Абстрактний експресіонізм
«Відбиття чоловіка в дзеркальному шафі» з «Гарем Документу» (1935-1940).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Нідерландська Born: Гертогенбос Експресіонізм, люмінізм 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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Американець Born: Бірмінгем Неоекспресіонізм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
Chalk Up Another One: Потужна робота 1992 року, що прославляє життя чорношкірих, водночас прямо протистоячи расовим стереотипам. Scout (Girl): Неоекспресіоністський портрет, що використовує сміливі кольори та графічну глибину, щоб вловити суть юності та ідентичності.
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Бельгієць Born: Гент Фламандський експресіонізм Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
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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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Американець Born: Бейрут ['Ассамбляж', 'Поп-арт', 'Нео-дада'] Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Американський Born: Чикаго Дерев'яний гравюрний реліф, графічний роман
His masterful wood engravings, characterized by their meticulous detail and profound emotional depth, continue to inspire artists worldwide – a lasting testament to Ward’s artistic legacy and his unwavering belief in the transformative power of imagery.
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Російсько-литовське Born: Новгород Експресіонізм, міські пейзажі
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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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| Сполучені Штати Америки | 19 |
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| Німеччина | 18 |
| Австрія | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Росія | 5 |
| Бельгія | 3 |
| США | 3 |
| Швейцарія | 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
Кандінський Василь Васильович (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Едвард Мунк (#2) and Жан-Мішель Баскія (#3).
Кандінський Василь Васильович (#1), Едвард Мунк (#2), Жан-Мішель Баскія (#3), Пауль Клее (#4) and Джексон Поллок (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей Фолькванг (5), Баварські державні художні колекції (5) and Метрополітен-музей (3).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Крістіан Рольфс (#62), born in 1849.
Сполучені Штати Америки: 19 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Німеччина (18) and Австрія (6).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Ґергард Ріхтер (#9), Джеспер Джонс (#11), Ансельм Кіфер (#23), Юліан Шнайбель (#35), Петер Дойг (#43) and Керрі Джеймс Маршалл (#90).
“He often combined thin, translucent layers of paint with areas of heavy impasto, creating a surface that had physical weight and depth.” — from our biography of Оскар Кокошка (#14).
10 women are in this ranking: Кете Кольвіц (#25), Хелен Франкенталер (#29), Паула Модерзон-Беккер (#34), Лі Краснер (#37), Аліса Нел (#49), Маріанна Верьовкіна (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) and Gabriele Münter (#77).
The highest-ranked painters born in Сполучені Штати Америки are Жан-Мішель Баскія (#3), Джексон Поллок (#5), Джеспер Джонс (#11), Александр Колдер (#27) and Хелен Франкенталер (#29).
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
Відень: 3 of the painters in this list were born there.
The encyclopedia records 16,739 works by these painters.
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