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Пабло Пикасо 1881–1973
Испанска Born in Малага Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
A catalogue of Modern masters
Among the Modern художници, Пабло Пикасо (1881–1973) holds the first place, celebrated for Старият китарист и Герника. Анди Уорхол, Фрида Кало, Салвадор Дали и Пийт Мондриан follow. The catalogue spans 99 masters, from Морис Дени (born 1870) to Анселм Кифер (born 1945), across 26 countries.
About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Modern, ordered by our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata record await verification. Beside each name, the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia devotes an article to the artist.
The collection in brief
Master by master
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Испанска Born in Малага Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Мексиканка Born in Койоакан Сюрреализъм, мексиканско народно изкуство, реализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Испанска Born in Барселона ['Сюрреализъм', 'Фовизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Руско-френска Born in Лйозна Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Фовизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
Chagall rejects the rigid rules of pictorial logic, choosing instead to compose images through poetic association. In works like The Lovers (1929), the sense of weightlessness and the use of intense color create a space where the physical laws of the world no longer apply. He shares this space with Amedeo Modigliani and Fernand Léger, figures who are redefining the boundaries of modern expression.
On view at The legacy of his vision remains anchored in several key institutions across the globe.
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Франско-американска Born in Блейнвил-сюр-Мер ['Кубизъм', 'Дадаизъм', 'Концептуално изкуство'] Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
He found himself drawn to the ideas of Paul Cézanne, whose approach to form and structure left a mark on his developing vision. The year 1911 brought a significant shift as he became associated with a Cubist group. The ripples from his provocations reached far beyond the small circles of the avant-garde, eventually reshaping the very foundations of how we perceive creativity.
On view at To follow the traces of his restless intellect, one might travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Германска и швейцарска Born in Мюнхенбухзее Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
Angel Applicant (1939). За да откриете следите от неговото изключително богато творчество, трябва да пътувате до Берн, Швейцария.
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Американец Born in Коуди Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. This change allowed him to stand over his work, becoming part of the creative act itself. His presence helped solidify New York City's position as a global center for modern art, moving the heart of the avant-garde away from European dominance.
On view at 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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Украинец/Руснак Born in Киев Супрематизъм, Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Италианец Born in Ливорно Експресионизъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Френска Born in Аржантьой ['Фавизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Аналитичен кубизъм', 'Синтетичен кубизъм'] Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Белгерец Born in Лесин Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
Upon returning to his studies, he began to move away from the soft edges of Impressionism, experimenting instead with the fractured planes of Cubism and the dynamic energy of Futurism. The 1914 painting The Song of Love left a lasting impression on him, introducing a sense of dreamlike tension that resonated deeply.
On view at The preservation of his visual puzzles is distributed across several major institutions, ensuring his presence remains felt in both Europe and the Americas.
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Австрийска Born in Тулн на Дунав Австрийски експресионизъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Германец Born in Брюл ['Дадаизъм', 'Сюрреализъм'] Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Ирландец Born in Дъблин Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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Германец Born in Дрезден ['Фотореализъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
After dropping out of school at age fifteen, Richter enters the industrial landscape of post-war Germany. In 1951, he begins formal studies at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. In 1972, he represented West Germany at the Venice Biennale, a moment that solidified his standing on the international stage.
On view at The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Dutch-American Born in Ротердам Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia, 30 of 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. This period of focused training provides the essential tools for the radical shifts that await him across the Atlantic. 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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Американка Born in Сън Пъри Американски модернизъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
Georgia O'Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887, in a farmhouse near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Between 1905 and 1906, she attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His methods moved her away from the constraints of strict realism.
On view at To see her paintings in person, one can travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum holds a significant portion of her output.
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Американски Born in Дъгавпилс Цветово полево изкуство
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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Германец Born in Мюнхен Немски експресионизъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Мексиканец Born in Гуанахуато Мексикански мурализ, Социален реализъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Френска Born in Аржантан ['Кубизъм', 'Тубизъм', "Секция д'Ор", 'Пуризъм', 'Дадаизъм', 'Конструктивизъм'] Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Италианец Born in Волос Метафизично изкуство Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Италианец Born in Реджо ди Калабрия Футуризъм Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Австрийска, чешка, британска Born in Пьохларн Експресионизъм, Виенска авангарда Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
Kokoschka’s approach to the canvas was far from the polished, academic methods taught in traditional schools. His work often felt restless, as if the paint itself were struggling to settle. 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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Германец Born in Ашафенбург Германски експресионизъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Испанска Born in Мадрид Кубизъм, Синтетичен кубизъм, Аналитичен кубизъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
There is a certain mathematical logic to how he builds a canvas. In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. He was one of the three leading figures of Cubism, working in the same orbit as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
On view at Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.
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Армениско-американска Born in Ван Абстрактен експресионизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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French Born in Хавър Art Brut Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
Figure in Red (Personnage au costume rouge) (1961).
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Френска Born in Шато ['Фювизъм', 'Нов класицизъм'] Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Орфизъм и Кубизъм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Колумбиец Born in Меделин Ботероизъм Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
Dancing in Colombia (1980) улавя оживена сцена с музиканти и танцьори, използвайки гъсти слоеве боя, за да придаде на фигурите тактилна, тежка текстура. В контраст на това, по-късните му творби често се изправят срещу по-мрачните аспекти на родната му страна. Mona Lisa, Age Twelve. Присъствието на Фернандо Ботеро се усеща в тихите ъгли на Богота, по-специално в историческия квартал Ла Канделария.
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Германец Born in Унтерхаус ['Нова обективност', 'Дадаизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Полска Born in Варшава Арт Деко, Кубизъм Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Фуавизъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
Vlaminck stands as a cornerstone figure within the Fauvist movement (1904–1908), distinguished by its audacious embrace of color and simplified forms. His distinctive style embodies several key characteristics: Bold Color Choices: Vlaminck eschewed naturalistic hues, opting instead for vibrant, emotionally resonant colors designed to convey feeling rather than mirroring reality precisely. Following a visit to a Van Gogh exhibition, Vlaminck famously articulated his admiration for the artist's groundbreaking vision.
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Германец Born in Лайпциг Експресионизъм, Нова обективност Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Бесо е известен със своите смели цветове и сложни текстури, които създават въздействие върху зрителя и предава истинската същност на творбите му. Той използва различни техники за рисуване и инкрустация, като например маслени бои и акварели, за да постигне желаните ефекти.
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Унгарско-френска Born in Печ Оп Арт, Кинетично изкуство, Геометрична абстракция Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Vasarely’s approach relies on a systematic use of geometry to trigger a physical response in the viewer. Instead, he used a sophisticated interplay of high-contrast pigments to simulate depth and movement. In 1982, his work traveled into space when serigraphs were included aboard the French-Soviet spacecraft Salyut 7.
On view at Tracing the physical presence of his work requires traveling across several locations in France and Hungary.
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Австрийски и Нова Зеландия Born in Виена Свободен стил Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
Роден: 15 декември 1928 г., Виена, Австрия. Починал: 19 февруари 2000 г.
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Германец Born in Донауешинген Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Френска Born in Ньой сюр Сен Нов реализъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
Niki de Saint Phalle was born Catherine Marie-Agnès Fal de Saint Phalle on October 29, 1930, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Her father, André Marie de Saint Phalle, whose banking company went bankrupt during the Wall Street Crash of 1929, came from an old noble family from France.
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Френско-американка Born in Париж Абстрактен експресионизъм, сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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британски художник Born in Берлин Реализъм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Американски Born in Филаделфия Дада, Сюрреализъм
He died in Paris in 1976, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire and provoke.
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Френски-Поляк Born in Париж Класически, Фигуративен Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Германец Born in Крефелд Флукс, Перформанс Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
His work expanded the definition of art beyond aesthetic concerns to encompass political, environmental, and spiritual dimensions.
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Германец Born in Берлин Берлинско Дада, Нова обективност Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Германец / Франзец Born in Страсбург Дадаизъм / Супрематизм / Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp, born September 16, 1886, in Strasbourg, Germany—now Alsace, France—was a German-French sculptor, painter, and poet whose artistic vision was profoundly shaped by his dual heritage. His parents, a French mother and a German father, instilled within him an inherent curiosity about diverse cultures and perspectives, fostering a lifelong fascination with the interplay between tradition and innovation. Jean Arp received increasing acclaim throughout his career, culminating in the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1954—a testament to his enduring influence on the art world.
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Френски Born in Париж Кубизъм, Дадаизм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Шведско-американска Born in Малмьо Поп арт Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Испанско-мексиканска Born in Ангелес Пара-сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Утрехт Де Стил, Неопластицизъм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
He was a prolific writer, poet, critic, and theorist – using his pen to articulate the complex theoretical underpinnings of De Stijl and challenge conventional notions of art and aesthetics. Furthermore, his exposure to Cubism and Futurism broadened his understanding of geometric forms and dynamic composition – though he ultimately rejected their emphasis on representation in favor of pure abstraction.
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Украинец/Русь Born in Москва Конструктивизъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Експресионизъм, Фавизъм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Унгарец Born in Бяч-Кайала Конструктивизъм, Баухаус Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Британски Born in Брайтън Арт Нуво Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Beardsley's artistic vision was profoundly shaped by Japanese woodcuts—particularly those depicting grotesque imagery and unsettling narratives—which captivated him during his formative years. He rejected conventional artistic conventions, prioritizing psychological depth and emotional resonance over mere decorative beauty.
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Scottish-American Born in Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
Alexander Milne Calder’s influence extended far beyond his own creations, shaping the artistic landscape of subsequent generations.
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Френски Born in Гранвил Символизъм; Нabis Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Американски Born in Малден ['Минимализъм', 'Пост-пейинтеристична абстракция'] Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Stella не търсеше емоционалната турбуленция или субективния жест, които определяха художници като Полк и Клайн; той искаше нещо по-чисто, по-обективно – дестилирана версия на живописта до нейните най-фундаментални елементи.
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British-Mexican Born in Клейтън ле Удс Surrealism Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Arca de Noé (1967), жизненопредставящо Ноевия ковчег, препълнен с фантастични същества, е отличен пример за нейното изследване на темите за сътворението и обновлението.
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Украинка Born in Киевска област Наивно изкуство, Народно изкуство Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Мексикански Born in Чиуауа Социален реализъм, Мурализъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
These convictions fueled his intellectual curiosity and propelled him toward anarchist thought, shaping his worldview before he even embarked on formal artistic training. His studies at the Academy of San Carlos proved pivotal, not only honing his technical skills but also fostering a rebellious spirit that would soon find expression in his groundbreaking approach to mural painting.
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Германец Born in Олешница Капиталист Реализъм; Ньооекпресионизъм Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Sigmar Polke’s artistic journey was profoundly shaped by the tumultuous currents of 20th-century history, beginning with his birth in Oels (now Olesnica), a small town in German Silesia, in 1941. In the 1980s, Polke dramatically returned to painting, but not in any conventional sense.
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Born in Торино Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
"Абстрактна скорост + звук (Velocità Astratta + Rumore)" е значима творба, изследваща скоростта, символизирана от автомобил. "Уличната лампа" exemplifies неговото проучване на светлината, атмосферата и движението.
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Американка Born in Манхатън Абстрактен експресионизъм, Color Field Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Американка Born in Гейлсбърг Сюрреализъм Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Американски Born in Лексингтън Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Германец/Американски Born in Ню Йорк Изразяване Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Унгарско-индийска Born in Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Амстердам Кобра
Appel’s artistic journey truly ignited with the formation of the CoBrA group in 1948 – an acronym derived from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam, representing the movement's core cities. Crucially, the gift of a paint set from his uncle Karel Chevalier at age fourteen provided him with the means to translate these influences into tangible artistic endeavors.
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Американски Born in Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60), монументална творба, допълнително затвърди този подход, с множество zips, създаващи усещане за пространствена дълбочина и предизвикващи чувства на възхищение и копнеж. "Zip"-ът не беше просто естетичен елемент; той беше структурна единица, същевременно разделяща и обединяваща платното, действайки като символичен маркер на човешко присъствие в безкрайното.
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Португалска Born in Лисабон Сюрреализъм, Експресионизъм, Феминистки изкуство Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Германо-американец Born in Ботроп Геометрична абстракция Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
His tenure as head of the design department at Yale University, from 1950 until his retirement in 1958, cemented his reputation as a profoundly influential teacher.
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Чешка Born in Опатово ['Реализъм', 'Символизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
Amorpha, Fugue en deux couleurs, субектът вече не е човек или място, а самото взаимодействие на цвета. Тази творба често се цитира като един от първите случаи на напълно нерепрезентативна живопис. Слоистовете пигмент не описват сцена; те създават ритъм от светлина и движение, който съществува независимо от всеки физически модел. Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors, около 1911 г.
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Мексикански Born in Сиудад Гусман Мексикански мурализъм Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Italian Born in Куарниенто Futurism, Metaphysical art Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Португалско-френска Born in Лисабон Абстрактно изкуство, Art Informel Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Plates
Chronology
Notes and figures
| Франция | 16 |
|---|---|
| САЩ | 15 |
| Германия | 13 |
| Испания | 5 |
| Обединено кралство | 5 |
| Мексико | 4 |
| Нидерландия | 4 |
| Италия | 4 |
| 1870s | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 3 |
| MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство | 14 |
|---|---|
| Art Institute of Chicago | 4 |
| Музей Фолкванг | 4 |
| Баварски държавни списъци с произведения на изкуството | 4 |
| Lenbachhaus | 3 |
| Guggenheim Museum Bilbao | 3 |
| Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz | 2 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum | 2 |
Index of artists
The visitor asks
Пабло Пикасо (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Анди Уорхол (#2) and Фрида Кало (#3).
Пабло Пикасо (#1), Анди Уорхол (#2), Фрида Кало (#3), Салвадор Дали (#4) и Пийт Мондриан (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство (14), Art Institute of Chicago (4) и Музей Фолкванг (4).
“This process was less about controlled brushwork and more about a rhythmic, almost primal release of energy onto the surface.” — from our biography of Джаксън Полък (#10).
The highest-ranked художници born in САЩ are Анди Уорхол (#2), Джаксън Полък (#10), Джаспър Джонс (#21), Рой Лихтенщайн (#22) и Джорджия О‘Киф (#23).
The highest-ranked художници born in Франция are Марсел Дюшан (#8), Жорж Брак (#13), Фернан Леже (#28), Жан Дюбюфе (#36) и Андре Дьорен (#37).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Морис Дени (#73), born in 1870.
The highest-ranked living художници in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#19), Джаспър Джонс (#21) и Анселм Кифер (#49).
Франция: 16 of the 99 художници in this list were born there, then САЩ (15) и Германия (13).
Most художници in this list were born in the 1880s (27 of 99), between 1870 and 1945 overall.
This list includes 17 women: Фрида Кало (#3), Джорджия О‘Киф (#23), Яйои Кусама (#32), Тамара де Лемпицка (#41), Ники де Сент Пол (#50), Луиз Буржоа (#52), Ремедиос Варо (#65) и Леонора Карингтън (#75).
Our catalogue holds 29,146 works by these художници.
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