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Хенри Мур 1898–1986
Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist masters, in order
The most famous Modernist артист is Хенри Мур (1898–1986), known for Reclining Figure и Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47). Next come Амрита Шер-Гил, Сидни Роберт Нолан, Барбара Хъпърт и Емили Карър. This ranking of the 46 most famous Modernist артисти runs from Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (born 1856) to Абдул Латиф Мохидин (born 1941), across 21 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Modernist, in the order of our fame ranking of artists. Artists without a Wikidata identifier born after 1955 are left out until verified. The Wikipedia figure next to each name is the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia has an article on the artist.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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Британски Born in Касълфорд Модернизъм, абстрактна скулптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Унгарско-индийска Born in Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Австралийски Born in Мъртво море Модернизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Английка Born in Уейкфийлд Модернизъм, Сюрреализъм, Абстракция Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Австро-американска Born in Виена Дванадесеттонова техника; Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Уелизка Born in Хавърфордуест Модернизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
She quickly found herself drawn into the orbit of Auguste Rodin, the renowned sculptor, becoming his model and, for nearly a decade, his intimate companion. A memorial exhibition held in London in 1946 sparked renewed interest, and subsequent scholarship has revealed the depth and originality of her vision.
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Американски Born in Филаделфия Американски модернизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Куритиба Modernism, Brutalism
Artigas’s architectural style wasn't static; it was a dynamic process of exploration and refinement, reflecting both the changing currents of global design and his own evolving artistic vision. João Batista Vilanova Artigas, born in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1915, stands as a monumental figure in the evolution of Brazilian architecture.
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Американски Born in Луистън Американски модернизъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругвайски Born in Монтевидео Латинскоамериканска модерност Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
His legal training instilled in him an acute observational skill and a sensitivity to the nuances of human interaction, while his literary pursuits honed his ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision. The move to Buenos Aires in 1921 proved to be a catalyst for this transformation. While his early training in law provided him with a rigorous analytical mind, it was his exposure to post-impressionism in France that fundamentally shifted his approach to painting.
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Американски Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактен модернизъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the European art capital, he encountered the burgeoning modernist movements that would irrevocably shape his aesthetic vision. He quickly befriended Alfred Henry Maurer, another American expatriate artist experimenting with radical new styles, and was profoundly influenced by the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse. Stieglitz provided Dove with crucial exposure, hosting his first solo exhibition at the 291 gallery in 1912—a landmark event that marked a turning point in American art history.
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Италиански Born in Сасари Новеченто Италиано, Модернизъм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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British-American Modernist watercolor
He employed layering techniques to build up color gradually, creating subtle gradations and atmospheric effects. His use of light and shadow was masterful, lending depth and realism to his subjects. While largely unknown during his lifetime, Theodore Hancock’s work has gained increasing recognition in recent years.
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Born in New Malden
The work of David Smith was particularly influential. Shift in Style: Inspired by his experiences in America, Caro abandoned figurative sculpture and began creating abstract assemblages using welded steel and found industrial objects. Early Influences: Initially influenced by Henry Moore, with whom he worked as a studio assistant from 1951-1953.
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Бразилски Born in Рио де Жанейро Абстрактен, Геометричен
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Френска Born in Джохор Бару ['Дивизионизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Абстрактно изкуство']
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Portuguese Born in Lisbon Modernist architecture
Keil do Amaral’s formal artistic training began with studies in advertising design, followed by enrollment in the Architecture course at Lisbon's School of Fine Arts in 1930. This period saw Keil do Amaral embrace purism and rational design principles, evident in projects like the Instituto Pasteur in Porto (1933-1935).
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Португалска Born in Сан Томе Модернизъм, Футуризъм
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Sudanese Born in Omdurman African Modernism, Hurufiyya movement Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Born in the historic city of Omdurman, Sudan, on September 5, 1930, Ibrahim El-Salahi stands as a monumental figure in the landscape of global modernism. During the 1950s, he began to absorb the transformative energies of various international movements, finding echoes of Pablo Picasso and Edgar Degas within his own developing language. Throughout his storied career, El-Salahi has achieved several milestones that define his enduring impact: Pioneering African Modernism: He played a decisive role in establishing a modern visual identity for Sudan and the wider continent.
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Иракски Born in Тикрит Пан-арабски модернизъм, Абстракционизъм, Хуруфия
AllPaintingsStore, виртуалният музей за ценители на изкуството. wikipedia.org – за обща информация за художествените движения и биографии. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ – за конкретни произведения, биографии на артисти и исторически контекст в изкуството.
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Американец Born in Лисабон Ренесанс на Харлем Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Portuguese Born in Leiria Modernist Art Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
This period also saw him expanding his horizons beyond France; a brief excursion into Italy in 1907 exposed him to Italian Impressionism, fostering a comparative understanding of stylistic approaches that would later enrich his unique visual language.
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Canadian Born in Toronto Modernism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Educational Impact: Her long-standing commitment to teaching at the Ontario College of Art, nurturing subsequent generations of Canadian talent. As we look back on her century-long life, which concluded in 1996, we see an artist who did not merely observe the changing world but actively participated in its transformation through the power of paint and vision. A transformative sabbatical in Paris from 1921 to 1922 allowed her to immerse herself in the legendary Académie de la Grande Chaumière and Académie Colarossi.
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Канадска Born in Ошава Модернизъм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard и L\ са само няколко примера за нейните завладяващи творби, които продължават да резонират с публиката и днес.
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Испанска Born in Листуел Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразилски Born in Рио де Жанейро Бразилски модернизъм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сао Пауло Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (ескиз), изложен в Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, е прекрасен пример за неговото умение да улавя същността на бразилските пейзажи.
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Аржентинско-бразилски Born in Ланус Арт деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
The Pier, завладяваща картина с масло върху платно, експонирана в Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - Brasília в Бразилия, която може да бъде открита в колекцията на AllPaintingsStore.,baiana,sambando,série,bonfim&">Baiana Sambando - Série Bonfim, жизненост в перото, съхранявана в Museu de Arte da Bahia в Салвадор, Бразилия, и видима на уебсайта на AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилски Born in Ресифи Кубизъм и Модернизъм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Бразилски Born in Сао Пауло Абстрактна живопис, Grupo Santa Helena Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралиец Born in Сумър Хил Модернизъм, Абстрактно изкуство Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Бразилия | 7 |
|---|---|
| САЩ | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Обединено кралство | 3 |
| Австралия | 3 |
| Италия | 3 |
| Португалия | 3 |
| Уругвай | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 6 |
| 1880s | 4 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| 1930s | 3 |
| 1940s | 2 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Хенри Мур (#1); Амрита Шер-Гил (#2) and Сидни Роберт Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Хенри Мур (#1), Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Сидни Роберт Нолан (#3), Барбара Хъпърт (#4) и Емили Карър (#5).
The highest-ranked артисти born in САЩ are Джон Марин (#10), Стьюърт Девис (#11), Марсдън Хартли (#13), Артур Гарфийлд Доу (#16) и Уилям Хенри Джонсън (#35).
Бразилия: 7 of the 46 артисти in this list were born there, then САЩ (5) и Канада (4).
“His technique, often employing impasto (thickly applied paint) with visible brushstrokes, further emphasized the expressive power of color and texture, creating paintings that pulsated with energy and emotion – works that seemed to breathe with life.” — from our biography of Педро Фигари (#14).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are The Phillips Collection (3), Национален музей за съвременно изкуство - Museu do Chiado (3) и Национална галерия на Канада (3).
Most артисти in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
The highest-ranked артисти born in Бразилия are Тарсила До Амарал (#8), Жоан Батиста Виланова Артагас (#12), Атос Булкао Де Алмейда Лима (#23), Ди Кавалканти (#41) и Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42).
The earliest-born артист in this list is Педро Александрино Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42), born in 1856.
Монтевидео: 2 of the артисти in this list were born there.
The women of this list (9): Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Барбара Хъпърт (#4), Емили Карър (#5), Тарсила До Амарал (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Мариеда Ди Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) и Изабел Маклафлин (#39).
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these артисти.
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