Early Life and Education
- Born: April 4, 1915, Danzig, Germany (now Gdańsk, Poland)
- Died: August 4, 1990, Mexico City
- Origin: German-Mexican
- Early life was spent in Berlin after his birth in Danzig.
- Studied philosophy and art history at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität (Humboldt University of Berlin) from 1934.
- Received a doctorate in art history in 1940 with a dissertation on Ferdinand von Rayski.
- Trained as an artist at the Kunstgewerbe- und Handwerkerschule in Berlin-Charlottenberg, studying drawing with Max Kaus and Hans Orlowski.
Career Development and Artistic Style
- Worked at Berlin's Nationalgalerie (Alte Nationalgalerie) under Paul Ortwin Rave.
- Left Germany in 1941, settling initially in Tetuan, Morocco.
- Married photographer Marianne Gast in 1942 and settled in Granada, Spain.
- First solo exhibition held in Madrid in 1946.
- Immigrated to Mexico in 1949.
- Collaborated with architect Luis Barragán on monumental abstract sculptures in reinforced concrete (e.g., *El Animal del Pedregal*, *Torres de la Ciudad Satélite*).
- Artistic style influenced by Expressionism, emphasizing subjective experience and emotional impact through distorted forms.
Notable Works and Contributions
- Sculptures: El Eco (Experimental Museum, Mexico City), *Los Amantes* (Hotel Presidente, Acapulco), *La Mano Divina*, *La Mano Codiciosa* (reliefs in the Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Mexico City).
- Developed the concept of "Emotional Architecture," emphasizing emotional and spiritual aspects in building design.
- His work visually and conceptually influenced contemporary architects.
Recognition and Legacy
- Received the Pritzker Prize in 1980, a significant recognition for his contributions to architecture.
- Goeritz's legacy extends beyond individual artworks; he significantly impacted architectural theory and practice through Emotional Architecture.
- His work continues to be studied and appreciated for its innovative blend of art, architecture, and emotional expression.
Further Information
- Wikipedia: Mathias Goeritz - Wikipedia
- Tate: Mathias Goeritz 1915–1990 | Tate
Questions & Answers
What are the birthplace and birth year of Mathias Goeritz?
Mathias Goeritz was born in Gdańsk in 1915.
Where are Mathias Goeritz's artworks grouped by art movement?
The All Movements page groups Mathias Goeritz's artworks by art movement.
How many artworks by Mathias Goeritz are available to browse?
You can browse 2 artworks by Mathias Goeritz on the All Artworks page.
Can I explore Mathias Goeritz's works by color spectrum?
Mathias Goeritz's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
