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1917 - 2022

주요 정보

  • Lifespan: 105 years
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • Art period: Modern
  • Died: 2022
  • Born: 1917, Centerville, United States of America
  • Also known as: manuel bromberg
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  • Works on APS: 1
  • Top 3 works: Choctaw Ball-Play 1840
  • Museums on APS:
    • 스미소니언 국립 우체국 박물관
    • 스미소니언 국립 우체국 박물관
    • 스미소니언 국립 우체국 박물관
    • 스미소니언 국립 우체국 박물관
    • 스미소니언 국립 우체국 박물관
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Top-ranked work: Choctaw Ball-Play 1840

예술 상식 퀴즈

각 질문의 정답은 하나뿐입니다.

질문 1:
Manuel Bromberg served as an official war artist during which major conflict?
질문 2:
Bromberg created murals for the New Deal's Section of Fine Arts in several locations. What was a primary goal of this program?
질문 3:
Which famous artists did Bromberg meet while stationed in France during WWII?
질문 4:
Besides painting murals and war art, Bromberg is also known for creating what type of large-scale sculptures?
질문 5:
Before pursuing art full-time, Bromberg was initially recognized for winning what prestigious award at age 16?

Manuel Abraham Bromberg: A Life in Art

Early Life and Education

  • Born: Centerville, Iowa, 1917.
  • Family Background: Son of David Bromberg, a German immigrant, and Tonata Sobul, a Polish immigrant.
  • Early Recognition: At age 16, he won the prestigious George Bellows Award, a national art competition for high school students. He chose to pursue formal training instead of accepting the award.
  • Formal Training: Studied at the Cleveland School of Art and later at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (1932-1940) under Boardman Robinson and Henry Varnum Poor.

Early Career & The New Deal

  • New Deal Murals: Completed three murals for the New Deal's Section of Fine Arts in Greybull, Wyoming; Tahlequah, Oklahoma; and Geneva, Illinois. These works reflect his early commitment to public art and social engagement.
  • Marriage: Married Jane Dow in Woodstock, New York, in December 1941.

World War II Service

  • War Artist Appointment: In 1943, at age 26, Bromberg was appointed an official war artist by George Biddle, chairman of the War Department Art Advisory Board.
  • European Theater: Served with the European Theater of Operations (England, France, and Germany), landing on Omaha Beach in June 1944.
  • Encounters with Masters: While in France, he met prominent artists including Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, and Georges Braque – encounters that profoundly influenced his artistic perspective.
  • Awarded Legion of Merit: Received the Legion of Merit award in 1944 for his service as a war artist.

Teaching Career & Artistic Development

  • Academic Positions: Taught at Salem College and North Carolina State University College of Design (1949-1954).
  • Skybreak Carolina Corp.: Collaborated with Buckminster Fuller and others to form Skybreak Carolina Corp. while at NC State.
  • NC State Mural: Commissioned to create a mural for the student union building at North Carolina State University in 1953.
  • SUNY New Paltz: Became a professor of painting at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where he remained for many years.
  • Cliff Face Sculptures: In the 1960s, created a series of monumentally-scaled castings of cliff faces. One sculpture is part of the permanent collection at Storm King Art Center.

Later Life and Legacy

  • Woodstock Residency: Lived in Woodstock, New York, for much of his later life.
  • Centenarian Celebration: Celebrated his 100th birthday in March 2017.
  • Death: Passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 104.
  • Artistic Significance: Manuel Abraham Bromberg’s work reflects a diverse range of artistic styles and experiences, from social realism in his New Deal murals to the abstract forms of his cliff face sculptures. His life spanned significant historical events, shaping his art and leaving behind a legacy of dedication to both artistic expression and public service.