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Генри Мур 1898–1986
Британский Born in Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist masters, in order
The most famous Modernist художник is Генри Мур (1898–1986), known for Reclining Figure и Sculptural Objects (Cramer 47). Next come Амрита Шер-Гил, Сидней Нолан, Барбара Хепуорт и Эмили Карр. This ranking of the 46 most famous Modernist художники runs from Педро Александрину (born 1856) to Абдул Латифф Мохидин (born 1941), across 20 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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Британский Born in Кастлфорд Абстрактная скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Венгро-индийка Born in Будапешт Современное индийское искусство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Англичанка Born in Уэйкфилд Модернизм, Сюрреализм, Абстракция Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Австро-американский Born in Вена Двенадцатитоновая техника; Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американский Born in Филадельфия Американский модернизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Курибаи 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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Американский Born in Льюистон Американский модернизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругвайский Born in Монтевидео Латин-Амер. модернизм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
For decades prior, Figari had maintained a carefully balanced existence, juggling his legal and political commitments with sporadic artistic endeavors. He is remembered as one of the first Latin American painters to successfully forge a distinctly regional style—prioritizing feeling and essence over strict realism.
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Американский Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактный модернизм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
He befriended Alfred Henry Maurer, another American expatriate artist experimenting with radical new styles, and was profoundly influenced by the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse. The influence of Matisse’s use of color as an expressive element proved particularly transformative, allowing Dove to prioritize feeling over meticulous observation. 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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Итальянский Born in Сассари Новеченто Итальянское 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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Француз Born in Джохор-Бару ['Дивизионизм', 'Кубизм', 'Орфизм', 'Абстрактное искусство']
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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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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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Иракский Born in Тикрит Пан-арабский модернизм, Абстракционизм, Хуруфия
AllPaintingsStore — виртуальный музей для истинных ценителей искусства. wikipedia.org — общая информация о художественных движениях и биографиях. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ — сведения о конкретных произведениях, биографии художников и искусствоведческий контекст.
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Канадец Born in Бергойн-Виллидж Модернизм Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
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Американец Born in Лиссабон Гарлемский ренессанс 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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Канадка Born in Ошава Модернизм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard и L\ — лишь несколько примеров ее завораживающих работ, которые продолжают находить отклик в сердцах зрителей и сегодня.
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Испанец Born in Листоуэл Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразильский Born in Рио-де-Жанейро Бразильский модернизм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (этюд), представленный в Пинакотеке штата Сан-Паулу, служит прекрасным примером его мастерства в передаче самой сути бразильских пейзажей.
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Аргентино-бразилец Born in Ланус Ар-деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
«The Pier» — завораживающее полотно, написанное маслом на холсте; эта работа представлена в Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil в Бразилиа и доступна в коллекции AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилец Born in Ресифи Кубизм и модернизм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралиец Born in Саммер-Хилл Модернизм, абстрактное искусство Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Бразилия | 7 |
|---|---|
| США | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Великобритания | 3 |
| Австралия | 3 |
| Италия | 3 |
| Ирак | 3 |
| Португалия | 3 |
| 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 Генри Мур (#1); Амрита Шер-Гил (#2) and Сидней Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Генри Мур (#1), Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Сидней Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепуорт (#4) и Эмили Карр (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in США are Джон Марин (#10), Стюарт Дэвис (#11), Марсден Хартли (#13), Артур Доув (#16) и Уильям Джонсон (#35).
Бразилия: 7 of the 46 художники in this list were born there, then США (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.” — from our biography of Педро Фигари (#14).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu de Valores do Banco Central do Brasil (3), The Phillips Collection (3) и Национальный музей изобразительных искусств (3).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
The highest-ranked художники born in Бразилия are Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Жоао Батиста Виланова Артигас (#12), Атос Булко (#23), Ди Кавалканти (#41) и Педро Александрину (#42).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Педро Александрину (#42), born in 1856.
Монтевидео: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
The women of this list (9): Амрита Шер-Гил (#2), Барбара Хепуорт (#4), Эмили Карр (#5), Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Мариэда Ди Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) и Изабель Маклафлин (#39).
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these художники.
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