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Пабло Пикассо 1881–1973
Испанец Born in Малага Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Modern painters, ranked
The most famous Modern painter is Пабло Пикассо (1881–1973), known for Авиньонские девицы and Герника. Next come Энди Уорхол, Фрида Кало, Сальвадор Дали and Пит Мондриан. This ranking of the 99 most famous Modern painters runs from Морис Дени (born 1870) to Ансельм Кифер (born 1945), across 26 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Modern, 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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Испанец Born in Малага Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Мексиканка Born in Койокатан Сюрреализм, мексиканское народное искусство, реализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Нидерландец Born in Амерсфорт Неопластицизм, Де Стиль Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Барселона ['Сюрреализм', 'Фовизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
«Женщина и птица» выступает как значимый символ каталонского освобождения, используя мозаику и неровные контуры, чтобы заявить о себе в городской среде. Эта работа преодолевает разрыв между его интимными, сновидческими полотнами и публичным, архитектурным масштабом его позднего видения.
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Русский-француз Born in Лиозно Экспрессионизм, Кубизм, Фовизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Франко-американец Born in Бленвиль-Кревон ['Кубизм', 'Дадаизм', 'Концептуализм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Немецко-швейцарская Born in Мюнхенбуксе Экспрессионизм, кубизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американец Born in Коди Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Украинский/Русский Born in Киев Супрематизм, Абстрактное искусство Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Ливорно Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантёй ['Фовизм', 'Кубизм', 'Аналитический кубизм', 'Синтетический кубизм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Австриец Born in Тульн-ан-дер-Донау Австрийский экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Германец Born in Брюль ['Дадаизм', 'Сюрреализм'] Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Ирландец Born in Дублин Экспрессионизм, кубизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Голландско-американская Born in Роттердам Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Американка Born in Сан-Прери Американский модернизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американец Born in Даугавпилс ['Живопись цветового поля', 'Абстрактный экспрессионизм']
No. 6 (Фиолетовый, зеленый и красный). Оранжевый, красный, желтый (1961).
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Немец Born in Мюнхен Немецкий экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Мексиканец Born in Гуанахуато Мексиканский мурализм, социальный реализм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантан ['Кубизм', 'Тубизм', 'Золотая секция', 'Пуризм', 'Дадаизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Волос Метафизическая живопись Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Реджо-ди-Калабрия Футуризм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
«Уникальные формы непрерывности в пространстве» служит главным примером ранней современной скульптуры, выходя за рамки статического изображения и изображая фигуру в состоянии постоянного, текучего движения. Эта работа не просто представляет тело; она представляет само движение тела сквозь пространство.
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Австриец, чех, британец Born in Пёхларн Экспрессионизм, венский авангард Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Японская Born in Мацумото ['Поп-арт', 'Минимализм', 'Концептуальное искусство'] Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Немец Born in Ашаффенбург Немецкий экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Мадрид Кубизм, синтетический кубизм, аналитический кубизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Армяно-американец Born in Хоргом Абстрактный экспрессионизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Француз Born in Гавр Школа Парижа, Арт Брут Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
«Фигура в красном» (Personnage au costume rouge) (1961).
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Француз Born in Шату ['Фовизм', 'Новый классицизм'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Французский Born in Париж Орфизм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Absorbing Henri Matisse’s pioneering approach to color theory—specifically the principle of applying small, distinct dots of pigment—he meticulously replicated optical phenomena, striving for a shimmering effect that mirrored the natural world. This intellectual curiosity found fertile ground in his friendship with Jean Metzinger, who collaboratively investigated fragmented forms and mosaic-like compositions—a technique that would foreshadow their later involvement in Cubism.
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Немец Born in Унтерхаус ['Новая объективность', 'Дадаизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Польша Born in Варшава Ар-деко, Кубизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Французский Born in Париж Фавизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Alongside luminaries like André Derain and Henri Matisse, he formed a revolutionary collective that dared to challenge the prevailing aesthetic norms of its time. Energetic Brushwork: Thick, impasto brushstrokes dominated his canvases, injecting dynamism and spontaneity into every composition. However, his most enduring inspiration stemmed from Vincent van Gogh—a revelation triggered by a visit to a Van Gogh exhibition.
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Француз Born in Смиловичи Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
While often categorized as an Expressionist, to reduce Soutine solely to this label is a significant oversimplification.
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Немец Born in Лейпциг Экспрессионизм, Новая вещественность Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Венгр-француз Born in Печ Оп-арт, кинетическое искусство, геометрическая абстракция Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Австриец Born in Вена Секция Весны Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Родился: 15 декабря 1928 г., Вена, Австрия. Умер: 19 февраля 2000 г.
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Немец Born in Донауэшинген Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Франко-американка Born in Нёйи-сюр-Сен Новый реализм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Born in Кур Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Bungle, что значительно способствовало их отличительной эстетике. Книга “Некрономикон”, сборник его самых тревожных изображений, мгновенно стала культовой классикой, укрепив его репутацию мастера темного фэнтези-арта.
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Франко-американская Born in VI округ Парижа Абстрактный экспрессионизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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британский художник Born in Берлин Реализм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Британский Born in Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Американский Born in Филадельфия Дада, Сюрреализм
Man Ray's artistic curiosity extended beyond still images into the realm of filmmaking.
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Франко-польский Born in Париж Классический, фигуративный Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Германец Born in Крефельд Флукс, перформанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
His work expanded the definition of art beyond aesthetic concerns to encompass political, environmental, and spiritual dimensions.
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Немец Born in Берлин Берлинский дадаизм, Новая объективность Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Немецкий Born in Страсбург Дадаизм, Сюрреализм, Абстрактное искусство Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
As Dada began to dissipate, Arp’s artistic trajectory led him towards Surrealism. The “Human Concretion” series emerged during this period – smooth, rounded sculptures that evoked ambiguous references to both the human form and natural objects. Arp received increasing recognition in the post-World War II era, culminating in the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1954, and major retrospective exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (1958) and the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris (1962).
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Француз Born in Париж Кубизм, Дада, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Швед-американец Born in Мальмё Поп-арт Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Испано-мексиканка Born in Англес Пара-сюрреализм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Утрехт Де Стиль, Неопластицизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
He was a prolific writer, poet, and critic, using his pen to articulate the theoretical underpinnings of De Stijl and challenge conventional notions of art. His designs for interiors and furniture weren't merely aesthetic exercises but attempts to create harmonious living spaces that reflected the principles of De Stijl. The turning point came in 1913 with his encounter with Wassily Kandinsky’s Rückblicke.
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Американец Born in Чадс-Форд Реализм, Регионализм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Украинец/Русский Born in Москва Конструктивизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Венгер Born in Бачборшод Конструктивизм, Баухаус Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Moholy-Nagy, вместе с Иосифом Альберсом, стал одним из ключевых фигур Баухауса, продвигая концепцию "Нового Видения" (Neues Sehen) – идею о том, что камера может открывать новые способы восприятия реальности, выходящие за рамки человеческого зрения.
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Великобритания Born in Брайтон Арт Нуво Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
This fascination with Eastern art translated into an exploration of grotesque imagery and unsettling perspectives, reflecting a preoccupation with psychological complexity and challenging conventional notions of beauty. His style embodied the decadent spirit of Art Nouveau, characterized by flowing lines, organic forms, and erotic undertones—a deliberate rejection of Victorian morality and an embrace of sensual experience. Beardsley’s distinctive visual language emerged from a confluence of influences—primarily Japanese woodcuts and the burgeoning Aesthetic Movement.
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Scottish-American Born in Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Kinetic Art – Mobiles: Calder revolutionized sculpture with his mobiles, embracing movement and spontaneity as artistic principles—a transformative innovation that captivated audiences worldwide. ## Legacy and Influence (Detailed) Alexander Stirling Calder and Alexander ‘sandy’ Calder followed in their father's footsteps as accomplished sculptors, perpetuating a family tradition of artistic innovation.
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Французский Born in Гранвиль Символизм; Нэби; Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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American Born in Молден ['Minimalism', 'Post-Painterly Abstraction'] Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Британка-мексиканка Born in Клейтон-ле-Вудс Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Украинка Born in Болотня Наивное искусство, Народное искусство Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Мексиканский Born in Чиуауа Социальный реализм, Мурализм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
«Городское блеск» (1930-е гг.) – критика капиталистической системы и изображение жизни города как места социальной изоляции и эксплуатации.
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Француженка Born in Одесса Орфизм и абстрактное искусство Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Германия Born in Олесница Капиталистический реализм; Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Турин Футуризм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
“Уличный фонарь” (“The Street Light”) демонстрирует его мастерство в исследовании света, атмосферы и движения.
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British Born in Лондон Pop Art Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Richard Hamilton Paintings, Bio, Ideas – The Art Story.
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Американка Born in Манхэттен Абстрактная экспрессия, Колористическая абстракция Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Born in Нагаево-Карбоньер Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Американская Born in Гейлсберг Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Американский Born in Лексингтон Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Американский/Немецкий Born in Нью-Йорк Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Венгро-индийка Born in Будапешт Современное индийское искусство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Нидерландцы Born in Амстердам Кобра
Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in Amsterdam’s Dapperstraat 7, the son of Jan Appel, who ran a barbershop, and Johanna Chevallier, descended from Huguenot refugees. His first painting, a still life of fruit, served as a formative experience, establishing the foundation for his distinctive style. He established the Karel Appel Foundation to safeguard his artworks and promote public awareness of his oeuvre, ensuring that future generations could appreciate the power of his distinctive aesthetic.
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Американский Born in Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Newman’s formative years were marked by exposure to European artistic currents—particularly Cubism spearheaded by Picasso and the vibrant color palettes championed by Matisse—which instilled in him an appreciation for formal experimentation.
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Португалька Born in Лиссабон Сюрреализм, экспрессионизм, феминистское искусство Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Немецко-американец Born in Ботроп Геометрическое абстракционизм Wikipedia in 27/32 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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Born in Опочно Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
«Аморфа, фуга в двух цветах», около 1912 г. «Диски Ньютона, этюд к фуге в двух цветах», около 1911 г.
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Мексиканский Born in Сьюдад-Гусман Мексиканская живопись Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Куарньенто Футуризм и Метафизическое искусство Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Carlo Carrà (1881-1966) stands as one of the most influential figures in Italian art of the first half of the 20th century, a painter whose uncompromising vision reshaped artistic expression and cemented his place within the avant-garde movement. This early exposure to visual communication profoundly impacted his subsequent explorations of form and emotion. His formative years were further enriched by a trip to Paris at the turn of the century, where he immersed himself in the burgeoning artistic landscape of the Exposition Universelle.
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Португальско-французская Born in Лиссабон Абстрактное искусство, Ар-форм (Art Informel) Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| США | 16 |
|---|---|
| Франция | 16 |
| Германия | 13 |
| Испания | 5 |
| Великобритания | 5 |
| Мексика | 4 |
| Нидерланды | 4 |
| Италия | 4 |
| 1870s | 13 |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 3 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Пабло Пикассо (#1); Энди Уорхол (#2) and Фрида Кало (#3) complete the podium.
Пабло Пикассо (#1), Энди Уорхол (#2), Фрида Кало (#3), Сальвадор Дали (#4) and Пит Мондриан (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей современного искусства (MoMA) (13), Институт искусств Чикаго (4) and Музей Соломона Р. Гуггенхайма (4).
США: 16 of the 99 painters in this list were born there, then Франция (16) and Германия (13).
The women of this list (17): Фрида Кало (#3), Джорджия О’Киф (#23), Яёи Кусама (#32), Тамара Лемпицка (#41), Ники Де Сен-Фалль (#50), Луиза Буржуа (#52), Ремедиос Варо (#65) and Леонора Каррингтон (#75).
The highest-ranked painters born in США are Энди Уорхол (#2), Джексон Поллок (#10), Джаспер Джонс (#21), Рой Лихтенштейн (#22) and Джорджия О’Киф (#23).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Морис Дени (#73), born in 1870.
The highest-ranked painters born in Франция are Марсель Дюшан (#8), Жорж Брак (#13), Фернан Леже (#28), Жан Дюбюффе (#36) and Андре Дерен (#37).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#19), Джаспер Джонс (#21) and Ансельм Кифер (#49).
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (27 of 99), between 1870 and 1945 overall.
Париж: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
Our catalogue holds 29,146 works by these painters.
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