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Βασίλι Καντίνσκι 1866–1944
Russian Born in Μόσχα ['Expressionism', 'Abstract painting', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
A catalogue of Expressionist masters
The 100 Greatest Expressionist Ζωγράφοι
Among the Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής, Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (1866–1944) holds the first place, celebrated for Composition VII (study 2) και Σύνθεση Ζ. Έντβαρντ Μουνχ, Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά, Πάουλ Κλέε και Τζάκσον Πόλοκ follow. The catalogue spans 100 masters, from Κριστιανός Ρόλφς (born 1849) to Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (born 1960), across 38 countries.
About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Expressionist, 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
Expressionist: the collection in brief
- 100Καλλιτέχνες
- 1849–1960Έτη γέννησης
- 38Χώρες γέννησης
- 10Γυναίκες
- 6Ζωντανοί καλλιτέχνες
- 16.739Έργα στον κατάλογό μας
- Μουσεία που διαθέτουν τα περισσότερα σημαντικά έργα
- Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης (4), Bavarian State Painting Collections (4), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (4), Lenbachhaus (3)
- Οι γυναίκες αυτής της λίστας
- Κέτε Κόλβιτς, Ηλέν Franklin, Παולה Μόντερσον-Μπέκερ, Λη Κράσνερ, Άλις Νιλ, Μαρία Βερύκκη, Ναδέζδα Πετρόβιτς, Gabriele Münter, Mary Ascher, Ετέλ Αντνάν
Master by master
The catalogue: 100 Expressionist Ζωγράφοι
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Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά 1960–1988
Αμερικανός Born in Βρόκηλιν Neo-Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
His paintings weren’t easily categorized; they were a unique synthesis of influences ranging from Abstract Expressionism to tribal art, comic books, and historical painting. 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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Πάουλ Κλέε 1879–1940
German and Swiss Born in Μύνχενμπουχζεε Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia, 31 of 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. He was also a prolific printmaker, utilizing zinc-plate etchings and lithographs to expand his visual language.
On view at To find the traces of his prolific output, one might travel to Bern, Switzerland.
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Τζάκσον Πόλοκ 1912–1956
American Born in Κόντυ Abstract Expressionism 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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Αμεντέο Μοντιλιάνι 1884–1920
Ιταλός Born in Λιβόρνο Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
In 1907, he met the German Expressionist painter Ludwig Meidner, and his social circle continued to expand through encounters with the writer Blaise Cendrars and the critic Adolphe Basler. He became close friends with the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, a relationship that would influence his own approach to form.
On view at 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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Έγκον Σίλε 1890–1918
Αυστριακός Born in Τουλν αν ντερ Ντόναου Αυστριακός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
He moves through the city's artistic circles, eventually meeting Gustav Klimt. By 1909, he is actively challenging the established order, co-founding the Neues Wiener Kunstgruppe and the Neukunstgruppe. His departure from the decorative gold of the Secession movement toward a more visceral, psychological exploration of the human form changed the trajectory of figurative painting.
On view at The weight of Schiele’s output is felt most heavily in Vienna.
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Φράνσις Μπέικον 1909–1992
Ιρλανδός Born in Δουβλίνο Εκφραστισμός, Κυβισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia, 30 of 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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Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ γεννημένος το 1932
Γερμανός Born in Δρέσδη ['Φωτορεαλισμός', 'Αβηρασία'] 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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Βίλεμ ντε Κούνινγκ 1904–1997
Ολλανδός-Αμερικανός Born in Ρότερνταμ Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός 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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Τζάσπερ Τζονς γεννημένος το 1930
American Born in Ογκάστα Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
This method allows for a physical depth that sits on the canvas, sometimes incorporating collage and newsprint directly into the wax. These layers do not suggest a quick, spontaneous gesture. Later, in 2011, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
On view at To see his paintings and sculptures in person, one might travel to New York City.
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Μάρκος Ρόθκο 1903–1970
Αμερικανός Born in Ντάουγαβπύλς Χρωματική Προσκυνησία
After time spent at Yale University, the pull of the city led him away from formal academics. 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.
On view at To stand before his canvases is to experience the weight of color in a quiet room.
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Όσκαρ Κοκόσκα 1886–1980
Αυστριακός, Τσεχικός, Βρετανικός Born in Πόχλαν Εκφρασιονισμός, Βιεννέζικη Αβανγκάρντ 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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Ερνστ Λούντβιχ Κίρχνερ 1880–1938
Γερμανός Born in Ασάφενμπουργκ Γερμανικός Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was born on 6 May 1880 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. After obtaining his school-leaving certificate in 1901, he enrolled at the university in Dresden to study architecture. Kirchner remains a central figure of the German Expressionist movement, a presence that helped define the visual language of a transformative era.
On view at The physical presence of Kirchner’s vision is scattered across several major institutions, reflecting the international reach of his influence.
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Άρσιλε Γκόρκυ 1904–1948
Αρμένιος-Αμερικανός Born in Χόργομ Αφηρημένος Εκφρασιονισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
Seeking a different path, he enrolled in classes at the New England School of Art. One such early work, a self-portrait from about 1923–24, uses gestural marks to define the features of the face, focusing on the bridge of the nose and the weight of a collar. He acted as a bridge, connecting the Surrealist painters of Europe to the emerging American movement.
On view at To see the physical traces of his hand, one might travel to Washington, D.C.
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Έμιλ Νόλντε 1867–1956
Γερμανικός-Δανικός Born in Νόλτε Γερμανικός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 28 of 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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Ότο Ντιξ 1891–1969
German Born in Untermhaus ['Neue Sachlichkeit', 'Dadaism', 'Expressionism'] Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Τζέιμς Ένσορ 1860–1949
Βέλγος Born in Οστένδη ['Συμβολισμός', 'Εκφρασιονισμός'] Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Μαξ Μπέκμαν 1884–1950
Γερμανός Born in Λειψία Εκφρασιονισμός, Νέα Αντικειμενικότητα Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
By 1912, he was already tackling ambitious subjects that required a command of large-scale composition. One such work was his painting of The Sinking of the Titanic, a piece that demonstrated his ability to handle complex, dramatic narratives. Even as he navigated the difficult years of exile in Amsterdam and his eventual move to the United States, his voice remained distinct.
On view at 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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Φριντενσράιχ Χουντερτβάσερ 1928–2000
Αυστριακός Born in Βιέννη Νεορεαλισμός Wikipedia, 29 of 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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Άνσελμ Κίφερ γεννημένος το 1945
Γερμανός Born in Ντόναουεσχίνγκεν Νεοεκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Κέτε Κόλβιτς 1867–1945
Γερμανική Born in Κούνιχσμπεργκ Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
Formal training began at age twelve under the guidance of local artists Gustav Naujok and Rudolf Mauer in Königsberg, laying the groundwork for a lifelong dedication to visual storytelling. She continued her studies in Berlin and Munich, immersing herself in the artistic currents of the late 19th century, but always returning to the human condition as her central subject. In 1919, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman elected to the Prussian Academy of Arts—a testament to her artistic achievements and growing influence.
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Γιώργος Ρουάουλτ 1871–1958
Γάλλος Born in 19ο δημοτικό διαμέρισμα του Παρισιού Εκφρατισμός, Fauvismus Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Αλεξάντερ Κάλντερ 1898–1976
Σκωτσέζος-Αμερικανός Born in Άμπερνεϊ Αρχιτεκτονική γλυπτική Wikipedia, 28 of 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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Νταβίντ Αλφάρο Σικέιρος 1896–1974
Μεξικανοίς Born in Τσιουάουα Σοσιαλισμός Ρεαλισμός Μυρογραφία Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Ηλέν Franklin 1928–2011
Αμερικανίδα Born in Μανχάταν Εκφραστισμός, Color Field Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Κύρος Τβόμπλι 1928–2011
Αμερικανός Born in Λέξινγκτον Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Λάιονελ Φάινινγκερ 1871–1956
Γερμανός-Αμερικανός Born in Νέα Υόρκη Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Barnett Newman 1905–1970
Αμερικανός Born in Νέα Υόρκη Εκφρασμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Φράντισεκ Κούπκα 1871–1957
Τσέχος Born in Οπότσνο (Τσεχία) Αβηραστία, Ορφικισμός Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
The Paris Museum of Modern Art (Παρίσι, Γαλλία).
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Γεόργκ Μπασέλιτς 1938–2026
Γερμανός Born in Ντόιτςμπασελιτς Νεοεπιρρεπιονισμός Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
His achievements include: Redefining Figuration: Breaking the reliance on narrative content through the radical use of inversion.
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Λη Κράσνερ 1908–1984
Αμερικανίδα Born in Μπρούκλιν Αφηρημένος Εκπερεσιονισμός Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Καρλ Σμιτ-Ρότλουφ 1884–1976
Γερμανός Born in Ροttenflut Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
Bold Lines & Stark Contrasts: Particularly evident in his woodcuts, these elements create a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity. Landscape Focus: Throughout his career, he remained committed to depicting landscapes, often imbued with a sense of melancholy and isolation. 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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Χανς Χαρτγκ 1904–1989
Γερμανο-Γάλλος Born in Λειψία Γεστιαλισμός και Αφηρημένος Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Φρανκ Άουερμπαχ 1931–2024
British Born in Βερολίνο School of London Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Auerbach quickly emerged as a leading figure within the loosely defined “School of London,” a group of artists—including Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud —who shared a commitment to figurative painting, psychological depth, and a gritty realism. 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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Φρανς Κλινέ 1910–1962
Αμερικανός Born in Γουίλκς Μπέαρ Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Πέτρος Ντοΐγκ γεννημένος το 1959
Σκωτσέζος Born in Εδιμβούργο Αφηρημένη τέχνη με ποιητικούς τοπίους
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Μ. Φ. Χουσείν 1915–2011
Ινδός Born in Πάνδχαρχούρ Κουβιστικές αφηγηματικές ζωγραφιές Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
Husain extends far beyond the borders of India, marking him as a true global ambassador of modernism. 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. As his artistic consciousness matured, Husain became a central protagonist in the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group (BPAG).
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Αουγκούστ Μάκε 1887–1914
Γερμανός Born in Μέσεντε Εκφρασιονισμός, Φαυβισμός, Ορφισμός, Κουβισμός Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
Macke sought to capture the inner spirit of a scene rather than the mere surface of things. 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. A transformative moment arrived in 1912 when he encountered Robert Delaunay.
On view at To walk through the rooms where his spirit remains, one might travel to Bonn, Germany.
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Αλέξαι Βον Γιαβλενσκι 1864–1941
Ρώσος Born in Τορζόκ Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Φίλιπ Γκουστόν 1913–1980
Καναδο-Αμερικανός Born in Μόντρεαλ ['Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός', 'Νέο-Εκφραστισμός'] Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Λόβις Κορίντ 1858–1925
Γερμανός Born in Γκβαρντέισκ Ιμπρεσιονισμός & Έκφρασιασμός Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Ζάο Γου-Κί 1920–2013
Born in Πεκίνο ['Art Deco των 1920', 'Εκφραστισμός', 'Αφηθειός τέχνη'] Wikipedia, 12 of 32 languages
The genesis of an artist’s style is rarely a singular event but rather a confluence of experiences, influences, and evolving perspectives. Furthermore, the burgeoning interest in psychology, spearheaded by figures like Sigmund Freud, fueled explorations into the hidden depths of the human psyche—a theme that would become increasingly prominent in their work.
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Γιοχάνες Ίττεν 1888–1967
Ελβετία Born in Βάχσελντορν Εκφρατισμός και Βαυαρς Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Στανίσουαφ Ιγκνάτσι Βιτκιέβιτς 1885–1939
Πολωνός Born in Βαρσοβία Συμβολισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Έριχ Χέκελ 1883–1970
Γερμανός Born in Ντόμπελν Γερμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Die Brücke’s Aims: The group aimed to bridge traditional neo-romantic German painting with modern Expressionist approaches. Printmaking Focus: The group made extensive use of printmaking (woodcuts, etchings, lithographs) to create affordable art and disseminate their ideas widely. 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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Άρνολντ Σένμπεργκ 1874–1951
Αυστριανο-Αμερικανός Born in Βιέννη Δωδεκατονική τεχνική; Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 31 of 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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Μαξ Πέχσταϊν 1881–1955
Spanish Born in Τσβίκαου Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
As his reputation grew, Pechstein’s canvases became windows into the shifting spirit of post-WWI Germany.
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Βίλμος Άμπα-Νόβακ 1894–1941
Ουγγρός Born in Βυζάντιο Σύγχρονη ουγγρική τέχνη Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
Born in Budapest on March 15th, 1894, Vilmos Aba-Novák’s early life was marked by an exposure to the visual arts. Following World War I, he briefly served in the Austro-Hungarian Army before dedicating himself fully to his artistic pursuits. 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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Ναδέζδα Πετρόβιτς 1873–1915
Σέρβος Born in Τσάτσακ Εκφρασιονισμός & Φαυβισμός Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Nadežda Petrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Надежда Петровић; 11/12 October 1873 – 3 April 1915) was a Serbian painter and one of the women war photography pioneers in the region. 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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Κόνσταντ Περμέκε 1886–1952
Βελγίζιος Born in Αμβέρσα Εθνική Έκφραση Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
He fundamentally altered the course of Belgian art, paving the way for subsequent generations of Expressionist artists.
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Γιούλιος Πινκας 1885–1930
Βουλγαρικός Born in Βίντιν Σχολή του Παρισιού Wikipedia, 18 of 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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Κριστιανός Ρόλφς 1849–1938
Γερμανός Born in Γρόζ Νιέντορφ Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
His distinctive style distinguished itself by prioritizing psychological depth over photographic accuracy. Recurring motifs included depictions of churches and monasteries, reflecting his deep engagement with religious iconography and symbolism. The Christian Rohlfs Museum in Hagen serves as a poignant reminder of his artistic vision and continues to inspire viewers with its evocative collection of landscapes and prints, cementing his place as one of the most significant voices within the Expressionist movement.
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Wilhelm Lehmbruck 1881–1919
German Born in Duisburg Expressionism
Artistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Rodin's expressive influence with a distinctly German Expressionist sensibility.
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Οσίπ Ζάντκιν 1888–1967
Ρωσικά-Γαλλικό Born in Βιτσέμπσκ Κυβισμός, Μοντερνισμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Κλήςφορντ Στιλλ 1904–1980
Αμερικανός Born in Γρανίδος Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia, 12 of 32 languages
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Ρίχαρντ Γκερστλ 1883–1908
Αυστριακός Born in Βιέννη Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Ρίτσαρντ Διαμπέκνερ 1922–1993
Αμερικανός Born in Πόρτλαντ Λυρική Αβηραστία Wikipedia, 9 of 32 languages
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Κάρλος Χένρι Σαϊμς 1873–1928
Βρετανός Born in Ισlington Εξωτερικός Καρφίνος και Ρομαντισμός
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Arthur Segal 1875–1944
Romanian Born in Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
A subsequent period in Paris and Italy allowed him to immerse himself in the vibrant artistic scene of the time, encountering the innovations of Post-Impressionism and early Modernism. The influence of German Expressionism is particularly evident in his woodcuts, many of which tackled themes of war and social injustice with a stark and uncompromising realism.
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Άλμπιν Έγκερ-Λιεντς 1868–1926
Born in Ντόλσαχ Wikipedia, 13 of 32 languages
Justina-Rentsch, Bozen/Bolzano, Νότια Τιρόλη/Alto Adige, Ιταλία, αφήνοντας πίσω του μια πλούσια καλλιτεχνική κληρονομιά.
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Αδόλφος Ρεντίναρντ 1903–1974
Αμερικανός Born in Νέα Υόρκη Αφηρημένη έκφραση Wikipedia, 12 of 32 languages
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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002
Canadian Born in Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
Refus Global: He signed the influential Refus global manifesto in 1948, rejecting clericalism and provincialism within Quebec's artistic community. Move to Paris (1947): His relocation to Paris proved transformative, leading to his first solo exhibition at Galerie La Dragonne in 1949. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.
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Gabriele Münter 1877–1962
German Born in Berlin Expressionism Wikipedia, 18 of 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. Yet, supported by her family’s belief in her talent, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and artistic innovation that would place her at the heart of some of the most groundbreaking movements in modern art. Münter's artistic education began with private tutoring, followed by formal studies at the Düsseldorf studio of Ernst Bosch and later at the Damenschule (Women’s School) in Munich.
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Γιώργος Γιουνγκκούκ 1916–2002
Κορεατική Born in Ευλην Αντιαιρετικός Πινέλος
Throughout the 1950s and early 60s, Yoo’s stylistic trajectory underwent a significant transformation—characterized by a gradual shift from color field painting toward geometric abstraction. 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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Wojciech Weiss 1875–1950
Polish Born in Leorda Expressionism Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages
Weiss's distinctive style is characterized by intense emotion conveyed through muted color palettes and dynamic brushstrokes—a hallmark of Expressionism. His canvases capture psychological states with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of his time. 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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Αδόλφος Ρεντίναρντ 1913–1967
Αμερικανός Born in Μπάφαλο Εικαστική Αβημότητα Wikipedia, 12 of 32 languages
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Max Kurzweil 1867–1916
Austrian Born in Bzenec Vienna Secession Wikipedia, 13 of 32 languages
Born amidst the evocative landscapes of Bisenz, Bohemia, Maximilian Franz Viktor Zdenko Marie Kurzweil carried the romantic sensibilities of his youth into the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 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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Bernard Buffet 1928–1999
French Born in Paris Expressionism
By the late 1950s, shifting artistic tides toward total abstraction and criticisms regarding his prolific output and lavish lifestyle led to a period of professional alienation. Nevertheless, Buffet’s dedication to his craft never wavered.
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Heinrich Campendonk 1889–1957
German/Dutch Born in Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter Wikipedia, 13 of 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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Μαρκ Τόμπι 1890–1976
Αμερικανός Born in Κεντέρβιλ Αντιεκφραστισμός Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
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John Bellany 1942–2013
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. A pivotal moment in his development occurred during his travels to Europe, where the monumental war triptychs of Otto Dix in Dresden left an indelible mark on his psyche. His election to the Royal Academy in 1973 served as a formal recognition of his mastery and his role in shaping the trajectory of modern Scottish painting.
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Γιαν Σлуйτερς 1881–1957
Ολλανδός Born in Σέρτοχενμπος Εκφραστισμός, Λουμινισμός Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages
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Wilhelm Morgner 1891–1917
German Born in Soest Expressionism Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages
The trajectory of Morgner’s meteoric rise was violently interrupted by the onset of World War I.
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Κερί Τζέιμς Μάρσαλ γεννημένος το 1955
Αμερικανός Born in Μπέρμινγκχαμ Νεοεκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages
His formative years were deeply etched by the 1965 Watts riots, a period of intense racial friction that instilled in him a lifelong commitment to exploring the complexities of the Black experience. From his tenure as a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago to major retrospective exhibitions like Kerry James Marshall: Mastry at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, his influence permeates both the academy and the public consciousness.
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Γκιστάβ Ντε Σμέ 1877–1943
Βέλγρος Born in Γκέντ Φλαμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages
During his time in the Netherlands, his work was influenced by the Bergen School and the works of Henri Le Fauconnier. His later years were marked by a peak in his unique mixture of Expressionism and Cubism.
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Armand Schonberger 1885–1974
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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Werner Peiner 1897–1984
German Born in 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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Mary Ascher 1900–1988
British Biblical scenes, female figures
Her use of light and shadow was particularly masterful, imbuing her figures with a sense of depth and psychological complexity. 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.
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Frits Van Den Berghe 1883–1939
Belgian Born in Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages
In the 1930s, Van den Berghe’s work underwent a significant transformation, embracing a more overtly surrealist style. 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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Ernst Barlach 1870–1938
Initially, Barlach worked in an Art Nouveau style, creating illustrations for the magazine Jugend and ceramic sculptures. A pivotal trip to Russia in 1906 profoundly influenced his artistic direction, exposing him to new perspectives and a more expressive aesthetic.
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Ετέλ Αντνάν 1925–2021
American Born in Βηρυτός ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Μστισλάβ Ντομποζίνσκι 1875–1957
Ρωσο-Λιθουανός Born in Νόβγκοροντ Εκφραστισμός, Τοπία Πόλεων
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Heinrich Nauen 1880–1940
German Born in Krefeld Expressionism Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages
Unlike many artists who sought grand urban centers, Nauen found his creative haven in the Rhineland, a region steeped in folklore, rural beauty, and a deep connection to the land – influences that would irrevocably shape his distinctive style. Nauen’s formal training began at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 1898, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of established masters. Unlike some Expressionists who embraced bold abstraction or violent imagery, Nauen maintained a commitment to realism, albeit one filtered through the lens of personal experience.
Plates
Celebrated Expressionist paintings
Chronology
A Expressionist chronology in paintings
- 1888
- 1905
- 1911
- 1913
- 1917
- 1933
- 1937
- 1947
- 1950
- 1952
- 1966
- 1972
- 1983
- 1996
Notes and figures
The catalogue in figures
| Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής | 20 |
|---|---|
| Γερμανία | 18 |
| Αυστρία | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Ρωσία | 5 |
| Βέλγιο | 3 |
| Ελβετία | 2 |
| Ολλανδία | 2 |
| 1840s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 10 |
| 1870s | 16 |
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bavarian State Painting Collections | 4 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 4 |
| Lenbachhaus | 3 |
| Βασικό Μουσείο Καλών Τεχνών Αντβέρπη | 3 |
| Museum Folkwang | 3 |
| Αυστριακή Πινακοθήκη Belvedere | 2 |
| Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst | 2 |
Index of artists
List of the 100 Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής
- 1Βασίλι ΚαντίνσκιRussian · 1866–1944
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Έντβαρντ ΜουνχΝορβηγικός · 1863–1944 - 3Ζαν Μισέλ ΜπασκιάΑμερικανός · 1960–1988
- 4Πάουλ ΚλέεGerman and Swiss · 1879–1940
- 5Τζάκσον ΠόλοκAmerican · 1912–1956
- 6Αμεντέο ΜοντιλιάνιΙταλός · 1884–1920
- 7Έγκον ΣίλεΑυστριακός · 1890–1918
- 8Φράνσις ΜπέικονΙρλανδός · 1909–1992
- 9Γκέρχαρντ ΡίχτερΓερμανός · γεννημένος το 1932
- 10Βίλεμ ντε ΚούνινγκΟλλανδός-Αμερικανός · 1904–1997
- 11Τζάσπερ ΤζονςAmerican · γεννημένος το 1930
- 12Μάρκος ΡόθκοΑμερικανός · 1903–1970
- 13
Φραντς ΜαρκΓερμανός · 1880–1916 - 14Όσκαρ ΚοκόσκαΑυστριακός, Τσεχικός, Βρετανικός · 1886–1980
- 15Ερνστ Λούντβιχ ΚίρχνερΓερμανός · 1880–1938
- 16Άρσιλε ΓκόρκυΑρμένιος-Αμερικανός · 1904–1948
- 17Έμιλ ΝόλντεΓερμανικός-Δανικός · 1867–1956
- 18Ότο ΝτιξGerman · 1891–1969
- 19Τζέιμς ΈνσορΒέλγος · 1860–1949
- 20
Χαΐμ ΣουτίνΓάλλος · 1893–1943 - 21Μαξ ΜπέκμανΓερμανός · 1884–1950
- 22Φριντενσράιχ ΧουντερτβάσερΑυστριακός · 1928–2000
- 23Άνσελμ ΚίφερΓερμανός · γεννημένος το 1945
- 24
Λούσιαν ΦρόιντΒρετανός · 1922–2011 - 25Κέτε ΚόλβιτςΓερμανική · 1867–1945
- 26Γιώργος ΡουάουλτΓάλλος · 1871–1958
- 27Αλεξάντερ ΚάλντερΣκωτσέζος-Αμερικανός · 1898–1976
- 28Νταβίντ Αλφάρο ΣικέιροςΜεξικανοίς · 1896–1974
- 29Ηλέν FranklinΑμερικανίδα · 1928–2011
- 30Κύρος ΤβόμπλιΑμερικανός · 1928–2011
- 31Λάιονελ ΦάινινγκερΓερμανός-Αμερικανός · 1871–1956
- 32Barnett NewmanΑμερικανός · 1905–1970
- 33Φράντισεκ ΚούπκαΤσέχος · 1871–1957
- 34
Παולה Μόντερσον-Μπέκερ1876–1907 - 35
Ιούλιος ΣνάμπελΑμερικανός · γεννημένος το 1951 - 36Γεόργκ ΜπασέλιτςΓερμανός · 1938–2026
- 37Λη ΚράσνερΑμερικανίδα · 1908–1984
- 38Καρλ Σμιτ-ΡότλουφΓερμανός · 1884–1976
- 39Χανς ΧαρτγκΓερμανο-Γάλλος · 1904–1989
- 40Φρανκ ΆουερμπαχBritish · 1931–2024
- 41
Ρόμπερτ Μάδεργουελ1915–1991 - 42Φρανς ΚλινέΑμερικανός · 1910–1962
- 43Πέτρος ΝτοΐγκΣκωτσέζος · γεννημένος το 1959
- 44Μ. Φ. ΧουσείνΙνδός · 1915–2011
- 45Αουγκούστ ΜάκεΓερμανός · 1887–1914
- 46Αλέξαι Βον ΓιαβλενσκιΡώσος · 1864–1941
- 47Φίλιπ ΓκουστόνΚαναδο-Αμερικανός · 1913–1980
- 48Λόβις ΚορίντΓερμανός · 1858–1925
- 49
Άλις Νιλ1900–1984 - 50Ζάο Γου-Κί1920–2013
- 51Γιοχάνες ΊττενΕλβετία · 1888–1967
- 52Στανίσουαφ Ιγκνάτσι ΒιτκιέβιτςΠολωνός · 1885–1939
- 53Έριχ ΧέκελΓερμανός · 1883–1970
- 54Άρνολντ ΣένμπεργκΑυστριανο-Αμερικανός · 1874–1951
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Μαρία ΒερύκκηΡωσική · 1860–1938 - 56Μαξ ΠέχσταϊνSpanish · 1881–1955
- 57Βίλμος Άμπα-ΝόβακΟυγγρός · 1894–1941
- 58Ναδέζδα ΠετρόβιτςΣέρβος · 1873–1915
- 59
Ότο Μούλερ1874–1930 - 60Κόνσταντ ΠερμέκεΒελγίζιος · 1886–1952
- 61Γιούλιος ΠινκαςΒουλγαρικός · 1885–1930
- 62Κριστιανός ΡόλφςΓερμανός · 1849–1938
- 63Wilhelm LehmbruckGerman · 1881–1919
- 64Οσίπ ΖάντκινΡωσικά-Γαλλικό · 1888–1967
- 65Κλήςφορντ ΣτιλλΑμερικανός · 1904–1980
- 66Ρίχαρντ ΓκερστλΑυστριακός · 1883–1908
- 67Ρίτσαρντ ΔιαμπέκνερΑμερικανός · 1922–1993
- 68
Τζον Μάριν1870–1953 - 69Κάρλος Χένρι ΣαϊμςΒρετανός · 1873–1928
- 70
Γιάννης ΤσαρούχηςΈλληνας · 1910–1989 - 71
Αρθούρος ΣίσκινδΑμερικανός · 1903–1991 - 72
Χάνς Χόφμαν1880–1966 - 73Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
- 74Άλμπιν Έγκερ-Λιεντς1868–1926
- 75Αδόλφος ΡεντίναρντΑμερικανός · 1903–1974
- 76Jean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002
- 77Gabriele MünterGerman · 1877–1962
- 78Γιώργος ΓιουνγκκούκΚορεατική · 1916–2002
- 79Wojciech WeissPolish · 1875–1950
- 80Αδόλφος ΡεντίναρντΑμερικανός · 1913–1967
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Καρλ ΜπλόσφελντΓερμανός · 1865–1932 - 82Max KurzweilAustrian · 1867–1916
- 83Bernard BuffetFrench · 1928–1999
- 84Heinrich CampendonkGerman/Dutch · 1889–1957
- 85Μαρκ ΤόμπιΑμερικανός · 1890–1976
- 86John BellanyScottish · 1942–2013
- 87Γιαν ΣлуйτερςΟλλανδός · 1881–1957
- 88Wilhelm MorgnerGerman · 1891–1917
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Πολ ΤζένκινςΑμερικανός · 1923–2012 - 90Κερί Τζέιμς ΜάρσαλΑμερικανός · γεννημένος το 1955
- 91Γκιστάβ Ντε ΣμέΒέλγρος · 1877–1943
- 92Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
- 93Werner PeinerGerman · 1897–1984
- 94Mary AscherBritish · 1900–1988
- 95Frits Van Den BergheBelgian · 1883–1939
- 96Ernst Barlach1870–1938
- 97Ετέλ ΑντνάνAmerican · 1925–2021
- 98
Λίντς ΓουάρντΑμερικανός · 1905–1985 - 99Μστισλάβ ΝτομποζίνσκιΡωσο-Λιθουανός · 1875–1957
- 100Heinrich NauenGerman · 1880–1940
The visitor asks
Frequently asked questions
Who is the most famous Expressionist μάστορας?
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2) and Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3).
Who are the top 5 Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1), Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2), Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Πάουλ Κλέε (#4) και Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5).
Who are the most famous living Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
The highest-ranked living μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list are Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ (#9), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Άνσελμ Κίφερ (#23), Ιούλιος Σνάμπελ (#35), Πέτρος Ντοΐγκ (#43) και Κερί Τζέιμς Μάρσαλ (#90).
Where are the great works of Expressionist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης (4), Bavarian State Painting Collections (4) και Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (4).
Which country produced the most Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής: 20 of the 100 μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there, then Γερμανία (18) και Αυστρία (6).
Who are the pioneers of Expressionist art?
The earliest-born μάστορας in this list is Κριστιανός Ρόλφς (#62), born in 1849.
How did Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής paint?
“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).
Who are the great Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής of Γερμανία?
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Γερμανία are Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ (#9), Φραντς Μαρκ (#13), Ερνστ Λούντβιχ Κίρχνερ (#15), Ότο Ντιξ (#18) και Μαξ Μπέκμαν (#21).
Who are the great Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής of Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής?
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής are Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Αλεξάντερ Κάλντερ (#27) και Ηλέν Franklin (#29).
Who are the most famous female Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
This list includes 10 women: Κέτε Κόλβιτς (#25), Ηλέν Franklin (#29), Παולה Μόντερσον-Μπέκερ (#34), Λη Κράσνερ (#37), Άλις Νιλ (#49), Μαρία Βερύκκη (#55), Ναδέζδα Πετρόβιτς (#58) και Gabriele Münter (#77).
Which city produced the most Expressionist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής?
Νέα Υόρκη: 4 of the μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there.
Where can I buy Expressionist art?
Our catalogue holds 16,739 works by these μάστορες της ζωγραφικής.
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